Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

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Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

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 and operating room. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care, surgical first assist, and outpatient clinic support.

Qualified candidates:

Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
Must have strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work or cardiothoracic surgery.

Incentive/Benefit Details:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, malpractice covered

About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake:

HCA Houston Healthcare Clearlake is a 490-bed tertiary regional referral center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services
Service area of 1.5M
The six-tower complex features three patient towers, with more than 40 medical specialties and associated services are represented
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Level II Adult Trauma Center
42-bed ICU
Eight-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

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.

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