PA

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 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 experience. ScheduleMorning rounds usually start 6amClinic is usually from 9am -4pOR first assistCall is minimal 7 days per month10-15 patients per dayCompensation based on experience BenefitsOur 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 benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or SummaryThe Physician Assistant (PA) Specialized Surgery Operative 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 PA Specialized Surgery Operative cares for adult and pediatric patients in neurosurgery and spine Functions of the RoleAssesses patients physical and mental condition through detailed exams and medical histories. Monitors patients health and creates strategies to prevent hospitalization or shorten hospital collects interprets and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures within their practice scope training and policies. Focuses on efficacy safety and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health and carries out detailed patient treatment plans. These plans are based on patient assessments evidence-based medicine and standards of care. They follow professional practice guidelines and involve collaboration with physicians and other team members when patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of patients and families regarding medical processes or procedures management of the health illness/condition medication nutrition and health patients about drug regimens and possible side effects. Discusses interactions with 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 or consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty scope level of experience and assist or second assist in the operating room or procedural setting. They have met all required training with the necessary patients in various settings including new and follow-up visits in the clinic inpatient rounding and emergency department evaluations. Provides pre-operative and postoperative invasive surgical or advanced technological procedures specific to the APPs specialty. Procedures depend on the APPs proficiency Success FactorsKnowledge 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 of values methods and procedures for diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental and written communication thinking and complex problem-solving in the use of computers and related software to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions treatment plans and behavior to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Life Support within 30 days of hire or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Belonging StatementWe believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.