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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. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care, and outpatient clinic support. New grads will be considered.

**Qualified candidates** :

• Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.

• Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license

• New grad PA's will be considered - but must have strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work or cardiothoracic surgery.

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

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