Physician Assistant Surgical (Pediatric Neurosurgery)

Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurosurgery

UT Health McGovern Medical School | Children's Memorial Hermann

The Department of Pediatric Surgery, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UT Health McGovern Medical School is seeking a skilled, motivated, and team-oriented Physician Assistant (PA) to join our nationally ranked Pediatric Neurosurgery Team in the Texas Medical Center.

As part of our collaborative and highly specialized team, you'll work alongside experienced PAs and world-class Pediatric Neurosurgeons at our Level 1 Trauma facility to provide exceptional care for infants and children with complex neurosurgical conditions. Our team performs hundreds of cutting-edge procedures each year, offering a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

Career Longevity & Growth - A role designed for lifelong career development, continuous learning, and skill advancement.

Strong Team Culture - Work in a supportive environment with dedicated PAs and surgeons who value collaboration and mentorship.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits - Includes overtime and holiday pay, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Work-Life Balance - While the role includes occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime (all compensated), our team values efficiency and balance, ensuring manageable workloads.

Who We're Looking For:

A high-achieving PA passionate about pediatric neurosurgery and committed to excellence in patient care.

Prior experience in surgery and/or pediatrics is preferred but not required-we welcome motivated candidates eager to learn.

Someone who thrives in a fast-paced yet rewarding environment and enjoys problem-solving and teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding PA career where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery experience preferred.

Position Summary:

Provides advanced medical care to patients, in a surgical setting, in one or more specialized surgical areas under the direction of a surgeon.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Assesses patient's medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
3. Performs minor surgical procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
4. Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
5. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising / attending physician.
6. Assists in collecting patient histories.
7. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
8. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
9. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical/surgical information.
10. Provides guidance and instruction to patients on preventive health care or postsurgical care.
11. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
12. Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
13. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
14. Responds to emergency situations.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
• 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
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required

Minimum Education:

Master's degree as Physician Assistant. 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.

Minimum Experience:

None; previous experience in a surgical specialty preferred.

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:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §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 things such as 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. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §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.

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Residency Requirement:

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