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Position Details
Specialty Focus: Allergy (Primary Care or Allergy experience preferred)
Model of Care: Virtual visits with supervising physician and administrative support
Epic Training: Outpatient
Patient Volume: Estimated 810 per day initially with potential to increase as program grows
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Call: None
Premium Pay: Extra shifts outside contracted schedule paid at moonlight rate

Candidate Requirements
Experience: Minimum 5 years preferred

Why This Role is Attractive
Fully virtual practice model
Innovative growing program with strong leadership support
High employee engagement and supportive organizational culture

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.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Telemedicine 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 recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) offers medical care based on the supervising physicians scope of practice. An APP in telemedicine provides outpatient care for various conditions through virtual means.

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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies focusing on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments. Uses evidence-based medicine standards of care and guidelines. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patients response to health care and effectiveness of care.
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 over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Provides consultation services for conditions related to the Providers specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of proficiency 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
Know the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries diseases and deformities. This includes symptoms treatment options drug properties and interactions and preventive health-care 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 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 diagnostic tests. Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty for intended patient population.

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

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.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience