*Job Title: Physician Assistant* *Department: Head and Neck Surgery* *Travel: Required between The Woodlands and Texas Medical Center campuses* **Position Summary:** We are seeking a *collaborative, quick-learning, and communicative* Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong interest in *surgery and clinical care* to join our *Head and Neck Surgery* team. This role supports a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment where clinical excellence, research engagement, and compassionate care converge. The ideal candidate will be a *team-oriented* PA who thrives in a fast-paced surgical and outpatient oncology setting and is eager to learn and grow within a highly specialized field. *Travel between the Texas Medical Center and The Woodlands campus is required.* **Preferred Qualifications:** * Prior experience as a Physician Assistant in *surgery*, *outpatient oncology*, or *ENT/Head and Neck* settings preferred. * Will consider *new graduates* with strong clinical acumen and relevant training. **Key Responsibilities:** **Direct Patient Care:** * Conduct pre- and post-operative evaluations for new, established, and inpatient Head and Neck Surgery patients. * Perform minor procedures, including: * Wound care management * Drain removal * Tracheostomy care * Incision and drainage * First assist in the Operating Room alongside attending surgeons. **Indirect Patient Care:** * Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and surgical consent. * Coordinate communication between supervising physicians and referring services to optimize continuity of care. * Order and review diagnostic tests, manage follow-up plans, and process clinical documentation. * Serve as a point of contact for patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely and thorough care. **Research Coordination:** * Act as a liaison between Head and Neck Surgery faculty and external research teams. * Support clinical protocol development and submission, including: * Case report forms * Patient scheduling and questionnaire coordination * IRB submissions and regulatory compliance * Adverse event documentation and reporting * Maintain up-to-date protocol documents, SOPs, and regulatory logs. * Attend relevant training sessions and remain informed of institutional research practices. **About the Department:** The Department of Head and Neck Surgery continues to develop innovative treatments aimed at improving cure rates while preserving appearance and function in patients with head and neck cancers. Our physicians collaborate closely with teams from Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Speech Pathology, Oncologic Dentistry, Radiology, and Pathology to create individualized treatment approaches. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of our senior physicians and comprehensive care teams, including physician assistants, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, and care coordinators-all committed to supporting patients throughout their cancer journey. **Ideal Candidate Profile:** * *Quick learner* with a passion for surgical and clinical environments * Strong *verbal and written communication skills* * Highly *collaborative* and team-oriented * Enthusiastic about participating in both *clinical care* and *research activities* * Motivated to support complex oncology patients with compassion and professionalism **Join Us:** This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a *world-class cancer center* while developing specialized skills in Head and Neck Surgery. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. *EDUCATION* *Required: *Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association. *LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION* *Required:* PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. *MAY BE REQUIRED*: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information * Requisition ID: 175160 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 * FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: No \#LI-Onsite