Pediatric Surgery - Physician Assistant

Pediatrix • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Exciting Full-time Opportunity for an Experienced Physician Assistant in Tyler, TX. Our busy practice includes five experienced board certified pediatric surgeons covering a Dallas children's hospital, four additional NICUs and an ambulatory surgery center. Responsibilities include: Assisting in all types of pediatric surgical cases, rounding on hospital patients discharging hospital patients Assisting surgeons in every capacity of patient care. The candidate may be experienced, or a newly graduating physician assistant with a motivation to learn and a commitment to a career in pediatric surgery. Texas medical license a plus. Previous experience required In east Texas, the city of Tyler is located roughly 100 miles southeast of Dallas and is Smith County’s hub for economics, education, finance, medicine and culture. With just over 105,000 residents, Tyler is a midsize city with a lot of heart, and that’s one reason why people choose it as a great place to relocate and put down roots. As Northeast Texas and Smith County's major economic, educational, financial, medical and cultural hub, Tyler is host to more than 20,000 higher-education students, the University of Texas at Tyler, a university health science center, and regional hospital systems. Living in Tyler offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Tyler is a regional centre for manufacturing, health care, and retail. It is also known for its flower industry, exemplified by Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and Museum (the country's largest rose showcase), its annual Texas Rose Festival (October), and the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail.

Requirements

• Previous experience required
• Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Minimum of a master’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Texas medical license a plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting in all types of pediatric surgical cases
• Rounding on hospital patients discharging hospital patients
• Assisting surgeons in every capacity of patient care

Benefits

• Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.
• Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees