Physician assistant pay in this area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, all employed PAs
This job's stated pay, $52 – $79 an hour (about $136,000 a year full-time), is within the middle half for the area.
Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Texas PA jobs: median $130,000 (164 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
Named in this posting
- NCCPA certification (PA-C) Granted by NCCPA when you pass the PANCE. You keep it by logging 100 CME credits every two years and passing a recertification exam every ten. Staying certified
- Texas PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Texas Physician Assistant Board
- DEA registration Federal registration to prescribe controlled substances. The DEA grants it only once you meet the state's requirements; Texas has no separate state controlled-substance registration. Prescribing
- BLS certification A short emergency-care course: BLS (basic life support).
Texas is not in the PA Licensure Compact, so a PA licensed elsewhere needs a Texas license.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians. Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is required. One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.
Location: University Health · UMA – RBG WOMEN’S SPECIALTY CL
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift