Description Specialization:Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Summary:HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking an orthopedic surgery PA with first assist interests or experience to assist a busy, employed Orthopedic surgeon in southeast Houston, TX. Position is open to new grad PA's interested in orthopedic surgery.
Qualified candidates:- The surgeon will train a new grad or will welcome a PA with orthopedic surgery experience.
- Certification as a PA
- Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
- New grad PA's will be considered - but must have strong orthopedic experience or passion for orthopedic surgery.
Responsibilities:- Run independent clinic alongside Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
- Evaluate independent Orthopedic Consults in Emergency Department and on Floor at two facilities
- Assist in the Operating Room with procedures, positioning, and closure
- Assist in clinical setting with patient issues and prescriptions
- Exposure to teaching and sport coverage opportunities if desired
Incentives/Benefits Package:In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
- 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
Proclaimed as the nation's fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis and home to the world-famous Texas Medical Center (22 miles away). 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.
