Physician Assistant / Northwest Physicians Group

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide a full scope of specialty services at our facilities. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality patient care.

As a PA-C with Texas license and BLS, you will apply independent medical judgment while upholding ethics and group policies. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits within the UHS IPM network.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) credential.
• Current license or permit to practice in Texas.
• Knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of specialty services to the group’s patients.
• Maintain professional ethics and comply with laws and group policies.
• Exercise independent medical judgment in patient care while collaborating with staff.

Skills

PA-C credential

Texas license

BLS certification

Medical staff bylaws knowledge

Education

PA-C certification

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in and around Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position: Physician Assistant

Position Summary: As a full-time employee, Provider will provide a full scope of Specialty services to Group's patients at the Facilities. Provider shall perform all duties and services under Group's general constraints that require Provider to infringe the ethics of the medical profession, violate any law, or practice outside Provider's Specialty and experience. Provider retains the right to exercise Provider's independent medical judgement in providing care and treatment to patients. Provider shall be courteous and respectful of the rights and dignity of patients with whom he/she comes into contact and shall work cooperatively with Group's administrative staff. Provider shall abide by all Group policies and procedures, as adopted and updated from time to time. Provider shall provide services to all patients regarless of their race, sexual preference, religion, gender, or ability or inability to pay and any other class protected by law.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

• Certified Physican Assistant (PA-C)
• Current license or permit topractice professional nursing in the state of Texas and maintain throughout employment
• Knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rule and Regulations
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain throughout employment

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.