Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant

Description Specialization:Pediatric SurgeryJob Summary:The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is seeking to recruit a Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy, employed Pediatric Surgery group.  The position is open to established PAs or new grads interested in the pediatric surgery service line.Qualified candidates: Certification as a Physician AssistantAbility to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical licenseNew grad PA's will be considered - but must have strong pediatric surgery experience or passion for pediatric surgery.Must be people-oriented and willing to learn Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Call approximately 6 weeknights a month, & every 5th weekend Will cover The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Clear Lake & satellite locationsResponsibilities include: rounding on patients, seeing consults & newborn circumcisions in the hospital, first assisting in the operating room, and seeing new/established/post-operative patients on clinic days Incentive/Benefits Package: Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits including health, dental, and disability, 401k with match, PTO, and moreCME allowanceMalpractice coverageNo state income tax About Woman’s Hospital of Texas:The Woman’s Hospital of Texas is the only hospital in Houston devoted exclusively to women’s healthcare.  Located near the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the hospital is licensed for 403 beds and with over 11,000 deliveries last year alone, it’s easy to see why this hospital is known for babies.  For more than 40 years, the hospital has been caring for women at every stage of life, performing 8,000+ surgical procedures unrelated to births annually Level IV Maternal Designation, the highest level of careLevel IV NICU146 NICU bedsMarch of Dimes NICU Family Support Programx4 daVinci robotsDedicated OB emergency roomMaternal and NICU transport teams, air and ground24/7 OB Hospitalists, Laborists & On-site AnesthesiologistsPostpartum Intermediate Care UnitMaternal Fetal Care Center- 5k square feetPerinatal Navigation ProgramPediatric center with ICU and in-house hospitalist Proclaimed as the nation’s fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis and home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center.  When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has much to offer, to include professional sports teams, a theater district and a museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. The largest mall in Texas, The Galleria, is a shopper’s paradise. Houston’s sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city’s municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Less than an hour away are piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches that offer an abundance of activities. Boasting more than 100 different nationalities, Houston is one of the country’s most diverse cities. Additional Information: - Specialty: Physician Assistant - Location: Houston, Texas 77074 - Contact: About the Company: Caring for Houston Women and Their Babies The Woman's Hospital of Texas opened in 1976 and ever since has remained the state's premier facility dedicated solely to the health of women and newborn infants. Level IV Maternal Designation, the highest level of care Level IV NICU 146 NICU beds March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program x4 daVinci robots Dedicated OB emergency room Maternal and NICU transport teams, air and ground 24/7 OB Hospitalists, Laborists & On-site Anesthesiologists Postpartum Intermediate Care Unit Maternal Fetal Care Center Perinatal Navigation Program Pediatric center with ICU and in-house hospitalists More than 650 board-certified physicians at Woman's offer their expertise and an outstanding level of quality care in the areas of gynecology, obstetrical care, high-risk pregnancy and minimally invasive surgery. The Woman's Hospital of Texas in central Houston, The Woman's Hospital at Conroe and The Woman's Hospital at West Houston are affiliates of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA).