Night Shift Inpatient PA — 7on/14off, Autonomous

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant in Inpatient Medicine to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting under physician supervision. Responsibilities include rounds, admissions and discharges, and accordance with approved protocols.

The role requires licensing and NCCPA certification, plus BLS/ACLS within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes autonomous practice, patient counseling, and documentation, with a 7on/14off schedule and night shifts.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Responsibilities

• 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, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulates 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.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and proficiency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Patient counseling

Documentation

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant in Inpatient Medicine to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting under physician supervision. Responsibilities include rounds, admissions and discharges, and accordance with approved protocols.

The role requires licensing and NCCPA certification, plus BLS/ACLS within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes autonomous practice, patient counseling, and documentation, with a 7on/14off schedule and night shifts.