Physician Assistant

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k student loan repayment

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Harris Health System is hiring a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality medical care to patients within the CORHLT team. The role involves conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and offering patient education. Candidates must possess a current Texas PA license and NCCPA certification, with preference given to those with at least 1 year of clinical experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1, including student loan repayment, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Texas PA license.
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to patients.
• Conduct physical exams and diagnose illnesses.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current Texas PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant to join our CORHLT team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients, working closely with physicians and other healthcare providers. Your duties will include conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing patient education.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows, and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ, and Quentin Mease.

Requirements

• Current Texas PA license
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire
• $10k student loan repayment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment