Employed

Position Highlights
Patient Volume: Average of 2425 patients per day
Care Team Model:
Team includes 2 Physicians Advanced Practice Providers and full Support Staff
Each APP has their own dedicated Medical Assistant
Schedule:
4-day work week 10-hour shifts
Alternating Fridays and Mondays off
Enjoy two 4-day weekends and two 3-day weekends each month
Hours: 7:00 AM 6:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break from 121 PM)
Premium Pay:
Moonlighting opportunities available for extra shifts outside the standard schedule
Candidate Profile:
New graduates are encouraged to apply
Mentorship and onboarding support available for new APPs

Location Highlights
At Baylor Scott & White Clinic Belton Lake Road we take care of patients of all ages. Conveniently located were dedicated to helping the communities around the Temple and Belton area live their healthiest lives.

About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals families and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:
We serve faithfully by doing whats right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Compensation based on experience

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
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health your well-being is our top priority.

Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed privileged and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physicians scope of practice.

These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine family medicine geriatric or pediatric clinic.

Essential Functions of the Role
Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining medical histories.
Orders collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes recommends or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols focusing on efficacy safety and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments evidence-based medicine and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
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. Discusses interactions with substances like 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 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 patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

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 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).

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.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.