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United Medical Centers

Provides affordable primary and preventive care

Physician Assistant

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Texas, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and identify and categorize patient needs by age group, including neonate, infant, pediatric adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Must comply with applicable state and federal regulations and Medical Center requirements, including TJC, DSHS, HRSA, and PCMH standards.
Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, comprehensive outpatient primary medical care services to Family Medicine patients under the responsible supervision of assigned licensed physician(s), following Texas State Board rules and regulations, Texas Medical Practice Act protocols, Medical Bylaws, and clinical guidelines approved by United Medical Centers.

About the company

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United Medical Centers

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UMC provides primary and preventive healthcare to residents in Kinney, Maverick, and Val Verde counties along the U.S.-Mexico border through nine service sites that offer pediatrics, OB/GYN, family and internal medicine, podiatry, and dental services, with in-house lab, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and WIC. Patients access coordinated care within a single network, using a sliding fee scale and accepting Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and private insurance to keep services affordable. As an FQHC and FTCA Deemed Health Center, UMC can serve patients regardless of ability to pay and provides federal liability protection for clinicians, with a multi-site, integrated model tailored to rural cross-border communities. The goal is to improve health outcomes for underserved families while reducing the broader healthcare system’s financial strain by expanding access to comprehensive, affordable care.

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What believers are saying

  • UMC added mammography at its Women’s Health Center by December 2024.
  • UMC’s WIC program was updated April 27, 2026, and still accepts new patients.
  • UMC’s organization status remained active in the NPI registry on April 14, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Only two locations serve Eagle Pass and Del Rio, limiting geographic reach.
  • Texas FQHC dependence on sliding-fee and public programs exposes revenue to Medicaid churn.
  • No 2026 funding win or expansion press surfaced; growth stalled after 2024 upgrades.

What makes United Medical Centers unique

  • UMC serves Maverick, Kinney, and Val Verde counties from Eagle Pass and Del Rio.
  • Its bilingual border model pairs primary care with pharmacy, WIC, and mammography.
  • NextGen selected UMC in March 2024 for integrated care delivery.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Gym Membership