Pediatric Surgery - Physician Assistant

Experienced Physician Assistant Opportunity in Tyler, TX

Exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced physician assistant in Tyler, TX.

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced physician assistant looking to practice at the top of your scope in a high-performing pediatric surgery setting? Our established and growing practice offers a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued, your autonomy is supported, and your contributions directly enhance patient care across East Texas.

We are a collaborative team seeking a skilled PA who thrives in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and enjoys meaningful responsibility.

Job details:

• Coverage of one Level III hospital and an outreach clinic alongside a pediatric surgeon
• Mix of pre-scheduled surgeries and call coverage
• Outpatient cases performed at a nearby ambulatory surgery center
• 24/7 pediatric hospitalist coverage and three board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists on-site
• Assist in all types of pediatric surgical cases; participate in rounding and discharging hospital patients

Located approximately 100 miles southeast of Dallas, Tyler is the economic, educational, financial, medical, and cultural hub of Smith County. With just over 105,000 residents, Tyler is a midsize city known for its welcoming communityone of many reasons people choose to relocate here and put down roots.

Tyler is home to more than 20,000 higher-education students, the University of Texas at Tyler, a university health science center, and several regional hospital systems. The city offers residents a dense suburban feel, with most residents owning their homes.

A regional center for manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, Tyler is also known for its thriving flower industryhighlighted by the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden and Museum, the nation's largest rose showcase. The city hosts the annual Texas Rose Festival each October, as well as the Azalea and Spring Flower Trail.

Qualifications

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

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: 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. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.