Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

BAS Healthcare, Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAS HealthCare in Lubbock, TX seeks a Physician Assistant to provide inpatient pediatric surgery coverage. The role requires involvement with pediatric cases only, ensuring compassionate care tailored for children.

Responsibilities include 15-20 patient encounters per shift and commitment to nights and weekends. Full-time coverage is considered, and multiple certifications are needed. Join a supportive pediatric hospital environment with competitive pay and malpractice coverage included.

Qualifications

• Active Texas license required.
• Board certification is mandatory.
• DEA certification needed for prescribing medications.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric surgery coverage with 15-20 patient encounters per shift.
• Work shifts structured as 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
• Handle weeknight and 24-hour weekend beeper calls.
• Must work nights and weekends, with a minimum of 3-4 shifts per week.

Skills

Active Texas license

Board certification

DEA certification

BLS

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

Job description

Location: Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, Texas is a vibrant West Texas city known for its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and a thriving healthcare landscape. The city offers a unique blend of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community that makes it an excellent place to live and work.

Facility: This is a leading pediatric hospital providing specialized care for children across West Texas and eastern New Mexico. The facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center with a Level 1 Pediatric designation, offering a comprehensive range of pediatric surgical services with strong unit and provider support.

Opportunity

Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Job Details

• Provide inpatient pediatric surgery coverage with 15‑20 patient encounters per shift
• Shifts are structured as 7am-7pm (inhouse) or 7pm-7am (night beeper call, must be within 10 minutes of the hospital)
• Weeknight beeper call and 24‑hour weekend beeper call required
• Providers MUST be willing to work nights and weekends
• Minimum of 3‑4 shifts per week required, with full‑time coverage also considered
• Guaranteed 12 hours per day with overtime applying after 12 hours per day
• Patient population is pediatric only - providers will not be seeing adults (maximum patient age 16‑17 years old)
• When on call, provider must arrive within 10 minutes from the hotel; a call room is available onsite

Qualifications

• Active Texas license required - licensed in TX only
• Board certification required (BC only)
• DEA required
• Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS
• Clean NPDB, clean malpractice history, and clean background check required for emergency credentialing
• Estimated credentialing timeframe is 45 days; emergency credentialing available for clean files with potential start date in August
• A Teams interview will be conducted for each candidate

Compensation

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.