Physician Assistant General Pediatrics

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Direct Jobs is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA) for a primary care position in Killeen, TX. The role focuses on comprehensive patient care in outpatient pediatrics, including well visits and acute care, with a supportive clinical team. New graduates are welcome, with structured fellowship training available. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement. Flexibility in scheduling ensures a work-life balance, with light weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical exams and obtain medical histories.
• Order and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medical drug therapies and perform procedures.
• Create and carry out detailed patient treatment plans.
• Counsel patients regarding medical processes and health promotion.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment alternatives

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Computer skills

Ability to develop treatment plans

Ability to counsel patients

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

Position Highlights - General Pediatrics | Killeen, TX

• Outpatient Pediatrics Focus - Provide comprehensive care including well visits, acute care, and follow-ups
• Established Patient Panel - Manage new and established pediatric patients (avg. 25 per day)
• Flexible Scheduling - 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday within clinic hours (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Early Fridays - Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with Fridays ending early (7 AM - 5 PM)
• Light Weekend Requirement - Only 1-2 weekend shifts per month (single shift)
• Strong Clinical Support Team - Work alongside RNs, LVNs, Medical Assistants, and front desk staff
• Diverse Clinical Experience - Mix of preventive care, acute visits, and simple procedures (I&D, cryotherapy, foreign body removal)
• Structured Onboarding - Comprehensive training led by experienced APP leadership
• New Graduate Friendly - Open to new grads with a structured 12-month APP fellowship program

Benefits

• 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 (PA) Primary Care 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 physician's scope of practice.

These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
• Evaluates patient?s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels 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. Discusses interactions with substances like food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider?s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

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 practices, 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 within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Physician Assistants (PA)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.