Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon in the south Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. The incoming PA will join a team of other advanced practice providers to support the Cardiovascular surgery line. HCA Clear Lake is rated as a top tier 3-star program by the Society of Thoracic Surgery and performed over 400 heart surgeries last year alone. The PA will gain extensive experience in the Cardiac ICU. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinic support. New grads will be considered.

Job Description

• Provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon
• Join a team of advanced practice providers in the Cardiovascular surgery line
• Gain extensive experience in the Cardiac ICU
• Responsible for providing inpatient hospital care and outpatient clinic support

Requirements

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA
• Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
• New grad PAs will be considered, but must have strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work or cardiothoracic surgery

Benefits

• Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
• Competitive salary with incentives
• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time colleagues, including:
  • Paid malpractice
  • Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental, and vision
  • Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Time off, including disability coverage
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Financial wellbeing resources
  • Family-focused and voluntary benefits

Community Overview

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake ranked No. 10 in the greater Houston region (U.S. News & World Report edition of Best Hospitals). It is a 532-bed, full-service acute care hospital with a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Adult Trauma Center, 42-bed ICU, 8 cardiovascular ICU beds, 14 cardiac care beds, and 20 ORs. The facility also features a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed with pediatric sub-specialists, a 42-bed Level III NICU, and a 10-bed PICU. Services include hospitalists, radiology, lab, pharmacy, and anesthesia available 24/7. The hospital has GME programs in Internal Medicine and General Surgery.

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