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

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doingwhatsright 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.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday 8a-5p

• Primarily clinic with some inpatient rounding

• Outpatient/Inpatient

• 12 patients per day

• 1years experiencepreferred

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:

• 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 1

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

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant Medical Specialty is a licensed certified non-physician 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 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 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 evidence-based medicine and standards of care. Works with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patients response to care and its effectiveness.

• Counselspatients and families about medical processes illness management medication nutrition and health promotion.Counselspatients about drug regimens andpossible sideeffects or interactions with food supplements over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies.

• Maintainsappropriate recordsdetailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Initiatestimelyconsultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice orexpertise.

• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.

• Manages patients in ahealthcare setting(s) other than primary clinicsetting (e.g. inpatient emergency services procedural etc.).

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice andproficiencyof the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.

• May beto 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 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 other diagnostic tests

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within30 daysof hire or transfer

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feelwelcomedvaluedand supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

• EXPERIENCE- 1Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within30 daysof hire or transfer.

• Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.