Breast

Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our strong and growing Breast team in Round Rock Texas. 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 city of Austin boats an excellent quality of life countless live music venues and outdoor parks a diverse culture an eclectic food scene and over 300 days of sunny skies per year!Our Core Values are:We serve faithfully by doing whats right with a joyful never settle by constantly striving for are in it together by supporting one another and those we make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiencePosition HighlightsMonday-Friday 8a-5pInpatient/OutpatientFirst Assist10-15 patients per dayESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health 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 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 appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty level of experience and patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g. inpatient emergency services surgical procedural etc.)Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of competency as delegated by supervising follows-up with patient both pre- and post- operatively and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient inpatient and operating room settings. May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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 measuresKnowledge of principles methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctionsVerbal and written communication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skillsSkill in the use of computers and related software applicationsAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plansAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior modificationAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic testsCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transferCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health 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 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 appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty level of experience and patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g. inpatient emergency services surgical procedural etc.)Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and providers level of competency as delegated by supervising follows-up with patient both pre- and post- operatively and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient inpatient and operating room settings. May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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 measuresKnowledge of principles methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctionsVerbal and written communication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skillsSkill in the use of computers and related software applicationsAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plansAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior modificationAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic testsCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transferCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)Compensation based on experienceBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%- Tuition Reimbursement- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.