Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

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 PAs 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 PAs 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

About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake:

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake ranked No. 10 in the greater Houston region (U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 edition of Best Hospitals)
532-bed, full-service acute care hospital
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level II Adult Trauma Center
42-bed ICU
8-cardiovascular ICU beds
14-cardiac care beds
20-ORs
Pediatric Emergency Department staffed with pediatric sub-specialists
42-bed Level III NICU
10-bed PICU
24/7 services include hospitalists, radiology, lab, pharmacy and anesthesia
GME---an Internal Medicine and a General Surgery residency program

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.

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