Physician Assistant Jobs in Texas
Physician assistant jobs in Texas rank among the most active markets in the country, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, orthopedics, cardiology, and urgent care at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. The busiest hiring metros are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where large systems like UT Southwestern Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and Baylor Scott and White Health consistently post openings across specialties. Dermatology, emergency medicine, and surgical assistance are among the fastest-growing sub-specialties drawing the most consistent recruitment statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for Advanced Practice Clinician position in a critical care clinical role. This Advanced Practice Clinician will provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The position will report to a BCM department head and the SVP and Dean of Clinical Affairs.
Key Functions:
- Be able to conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the inpatient setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Perform and document history and physicals, order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, and participate in collaboration and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff.
- Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in Critical Care Units.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
The Department of Anesthesiology, Section of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for Advanced Practice Clinician position in a critical care clinical role. This Advanced Practice Clinician will provide medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a physician. Candidate will be required to provide clinical excellence, scholarly enthusiasm, and a track record of excellent clinical performance. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The position will report to a BCM department head and the SVP and Dean of Clinical Affairs.
Key Functions:
- Be able to conduct comprehensive assessment of patients throughout the continuum in the inpatient setting based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
- Perform and document history and physicals, order diagnostic studies, therapeutic procedures, prescribe medications, and participate in collaboration and direct reporting of patient information to the medical staff.
- Proficient use of Epic in the delivery of care.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in Critical Care Units.
Job Purpose
Provides advanced nursing care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.
Job Duties
- Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
- Maintain records and write orders and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
- Provide follow-up health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established with the supervising physician.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care.
- Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree in Nursing. Acute Care Certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistants: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Experience Required: None required, though preferred.
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- For Nurse Practitioner: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), and acute care certification (CPNP-AC) required.
- For Physician Assistant: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Physician Assistant Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Baylor College of Medicine99
- Baylor Scott & White Health69
- Texas Health Resources59
- CHRISTUS Health49
- MD Anderson Cancer Center31
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services286
- Education179
- Non-Profit & Social Services57
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Insurance14
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas PA license issued by the Texas Medical Board required
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program required
- Current NCCPA certification or board eligibility upon hire expected
- BLS and ACLS certification required for hospital and clinical settings
- One or more years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Cerner
Physician Assistant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Texas?
To work as a physician assistant in Texas, you must hold a license issued by the Texas Medical Board. Licensure requires completing a master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program and passing the PANCE exam administered by the NCCPA. After initial certification, you apply for your Texas PA license through the Texas Medical Board's online portal and maintain it through continuing medical education and NCCPA recertification.
How much do physician assistants make in Texas?
Physician assistants in Texas earn a median of about $134,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,650 for the lowest 10% to over $169,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Texas?
Employers hiring physician assistants in Texas right now include Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Texas Health Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and multi-site specialty groups, drive much of the ongoing demand across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas have the most physician assistant openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of major medical centers and the Texas Medical Center complex anchors the bulk of statewide demand, while Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio follow closely due to their large academic health systems and rapidly expanding suburban outpatient networks.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing, so fully remote roles make up a small fraction of openings. About 2% of physician assistant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions are concentrated in telehealth platforms and care coordination or utilization review roles that don't require in-person examination.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a postgraduate PA residency or fellowship, and Texas has several options through programs at UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott and White, and Houston Methodist. New graduates without specialty experience should also target general internal medicine or family practice roles at large multi-site groups, where structured onboarding and mentorship are common. Coming in from a medical assistant or paramedic background and completing your NCCPA certification as a new graduate strengthens your application considerably for these entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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