Opportunity Details:
We are seeking full-time Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Team at South Texas Health System (STHS) McAllen. This nights-only role offers competitive salary compensation and comprehensive benefits, allowing you to focus on high-acuity trauma care while working alongside a strong, experienced trauma surgical team.
Quick Facts
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule / Hours: Nights only
Call: Night shift trauma coverage
Patient Volume: High-volume trauma level 1 center
Location: McAllen, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
Practice Setting: Level I Trauma Center within South Texas Health System (STHS)
Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary trauma surgery team with APPs and surgeons
EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system
Responsibilities
Manage pre-operative and post-operative trauma patients in coordination with trauma surgeons
Perform tertiary evaluations of trauma admissions and provide episodic or problem-oriented care under physician direction
Assist with trauma quality performance improvement initiatives
Conduct complex patient care procedures usually performed by trauma surgeons but delegated to PAs
Assess patient complaints and deliver appropriate treatments
Perform minor surgical procedures as delegated by supervising physician
Utilize advanced assessment skills to anticipate and communicate complex patient issues
Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests in collaboration with trauma surgeons
Monitor treatment plans and update trauma surgeons with critical information
Respond promptly to emergency trauma alerts
Perform additional duties as assigned
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Sign-on / Relocation: Available for qualified candidates
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement benefits
Wellness & Work-Life Balance support including malpractice coverage
Qualifications
Certified Physician Assistant with appropriate trauma experience preferred
Active or eligible Texas medical license or certification
Trauma care experience highly desirable
Growth & Development
Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles within the trauma program
Mentorship and ongoing training supported
About the Organization & Community
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a comprehensive regional healthcare network with six hospitals, multiple freestanding emergency departments, physician practices, and extensive outpatient services. Located in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley, McAllen offers a multicultural, bilingual community with excellent quality of life, low cost of living, year-round pleasant weather, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, at Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com for more information and a confidential conversation.
Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.
UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.