Physician Assistant- Neurology- Round Rock

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO starting Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care in specialty clinics, with prescriptive authority under a supervising physician.

The role includes performing physical exams, ordering tests, creating comprehensive treatment plans, counseling patients, and maintaining medical records. TX PA license and NCCPA certification required; BLS within 30 days. Outpatient schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 8a–5p.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• 1 year of experience preferred or as stated in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through physical examinations and medical histories.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnostics.
• Prescribe or recommend therapies and develop treatment plans with physicians in the specialty clinic.
• Counsel patients and families on care, medications, and nutrition.
• Maintain thorough treatment records and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Provide patient care in outpatient or other clinical settings as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited PA program

Texas PA license

Job description

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 physician’s 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 patient’s response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to 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) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

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

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Outpatient

12 patients per day

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.