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Are you a compassionate dedicated Physician Assistant with a passion for primary care Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients across all life spans within a supportive collaborative environment If so Baylor Scott & White Health is the place for you!
Were seeking a primary care focused Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Primary Care Team in the heart of Dallas Texas. As a recognized leader in healthcare we pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient-centered carebacked by national accolades from U.S. News & World Report. Whether youre looking to grow your career or take it to the next level this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare system that truly values its providers.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health
Top-Ranked Care: Join a system thats consistently ranked among the best for patient care innovation and leadership.
Impactful Work: Your work will directly affect the health and well-being of families in the community.
Collaborative Team: Work alongside a network of professionals who share your commitment to high-quality compassionate care.

Your Role: Primary Care Physician Assistant
As a Physician Assistant with a primary care focus youll provide exceptional care across all life spans and families in a thriving primary care setting. Youll assess diagnose treat and educate patients while collaborating closely with a team of dedicated professionals to ensure comprehensive care and best outcomes.

Essential Functions of the Role:
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments evidence-based medicine standards of care professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes management of the health illness/condition medication nutrition and health promotion.
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements over the counter 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 and/or expertise.
Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management as well as population health.

Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities to include symptoms treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of practices methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based 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 within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Compensation based on experience

Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Ideal candidates will have 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant.
Certifications: Must hold current PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensing: Current Texas PA license (or ability to obtain one).
CPR/BLS: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.