Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Location: Westlake Texas

Primary Facility Name: Ascension Seton Westlake Urgent Care

Schedule: PRN Day Evening and some weekend shifts

Incentives:

Malpractice coverage with tail

Competitive total compensation package and benefits

Ascension Seton is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical care to patients in the Austin area.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs.
• Practice setting: Outpatient.
• 4 weekend shifts per month requirement.
• APP coverage will include multi-site care.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system.
• Deliver direct care to treat common illnesses and injuries as well as performing procedures and diagnostics. Will conduct patient histories physical assessments and interventions to support and deliver compassionate patient care.
• Formulate treatment plans by ordering performing and interpreting diagnostic procedures ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care within a supportive physician-collaborative practice model.
• Empower patients and families by providing clear counseling on wellness treatment pathways and community resources to improve long-term wellness and self-care.
• Support and coordinate care when higher levels of care are necessary as well as ensuring timely follow-up with primary care physicians pediatricians and addition outpatient imaging physical therapy and RX services are available to patients.
• Practice with full clinical autonomy enabling you to operate at the full scope of your license.

About the Facility

• Serving children aged 6 months and up as well as adults.
• Integrated quality clinical practice network and services.
• Owned and operated by Ascension a national nonprofit Catholic health system.
• Commute-friendly and centrally located for easy accessibility.
• Located in Westlake offering a blend of convenience and prestige.
• Easy access to Austins world-class music culinary and outdoor recreational scenes.
• Ideally balanced for both professional and personal life with proximity to top-rated school districts and outdoor trails.

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led collaborative culture.
• Long-term practice stability.
• National network with local autonomy.
• Mission-centered care rooted in service.
• Room to establish and grow your own practice: We provide the support and infrastructure for dedicated providers to build lasting patient relationships.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Masters degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in Urgent Care or Primary Care setting.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions lactation breastfeeding national origin citizenship age disability genetic information veteran status marital status all as defined by applicable law and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For further information view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service growth care and connection. We empower our 97000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including but not limited to experience skills education performance location and salary range at the time of the offer.