Physician Assistant - Acute Care - Gastroenterology - Northeast

UTHealth Houston; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is looking for a full-time Acute Care Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. The candidate will provide specialized medical care under physician supervision in a clinic or hospital setting.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Physician Assistance and state licensure in Texas. Benefits include fully paid medical premiums, generous time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires PA licensure by Texas Board of Physician Assistants.
• Must have clinical specialty certification determined by department.
• Experience in patient care and emergency response is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced medical care under physician direction.
• Conducts patient evaluations and assists in treatment plans.
• Performs physical examinations and interprets lab tests.

Skills

Proficient in use of medical instruments

Physician Assistant State Licensure (PA)

Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Master's Degree as Physician Assistant

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience

Job description

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is seeking a full‑time Acute Care Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team at the Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. In this advanced practice position you will provide specialized nursing care in a clinic or hospital setting under the direction of a physician, helping ensure patients receive the expert, compassionate support they need throughout their treatment journey. This position offers M‑F days schedule with occasional weekend coverage.

Location: 18955 North Memorial Drive, Humble, 77338

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our retirement/pension plan!

Employee Well‑Being Services

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Provides advanced medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician, but that do not constitute the practice of medicine.
• Conducts independent and physician‑supervised rounding on unit.
• Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments and provides appropriate treatment, including monitoring and ordering medications.
• Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
• Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co‑morbidities, and provides guidance and preventive health care as needed.
• Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem‑oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
• Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interprets the results.
• Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
• Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition and health promotion or preventive health.
• Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares chart documentation for review and counter‑signature by the physician.
• Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification and Skills

• Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
• Manages Human Resources activities of the department in regards to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Physician Assistant State Licensure (PA) by Texas Board of Physician Assistants required.
• Physician Assistant – Certified (PA‑C) by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required or.
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required.

Minimum Education

Master's Degree as Physician Assistant required. Bachelor's Degree as Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.
• To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
• 791.4. Veteran Information.

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.