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The Physician Assistant Medical Specialty is a licensed certified nonphysician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed privileged and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physicians scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics. They may specialize in Palliative Care Pulmonary Infectious Disease Endocrinology Gastroenterology Cardiology Dermatology Urology Nephrology Neurology Hematology Oncology Allergy and Immunology Rheumatology or other specialties.

Essential Functions of the Role
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problemfocused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments evidencebased medicine and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patients response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families about medical processes illness management medication nutrition and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements overthecounter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g. inpatient emergency services procedural etc.).
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key Success Factors
Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive healthcare measures.
Knowledge of values methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problemsolving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomesbased patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and supported and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Compensation based on experience

SCHEDULE
Monday Friday 8a5p
Outpatient
GI or Hepatology experience is a plus

Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings which may include:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollarfordollar 401(k) match up to 5%
Debtfree tuition assistance offering access to many nocost and lowcost degrees certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health your wellbeing is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE 1 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.