Physician Assistant- Ortho Spine - Operative

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO accrual starting Day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a surgical specialty team. The role includes direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and collaboration with supervising physicians across multiple surgical services.

Expect duties in both outpatient clinic and operating room settings, with perioperative involvement and patient counseling as part of comprehensive care.

Formación

• Licensed, certified healthcare provider with prescriptive authority.
• Current Texas PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• Experience in surgical specialties and perioperative care is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care within General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and related specialties.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as part of clinical decision making.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Counsel patients and families on medications, procedures, and post-operative care.
• Participate in perioperative management and hospital rounds as needed.

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Educación

Physician Assistant degree

Herramientas

Electronic medical records

Descripción del empleo

About Us

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 well.

About Us

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 well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right 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 8 hrs a day

Mostly in clinic but could include some OR duties

15 patients per day

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 PA Surgical Specialty-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 physician's scope of practice. Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients. They specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other surgical 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, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on 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. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.


• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients on 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, level of experience and training.


• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.)


• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.


• Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.


• Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.


• 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 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 (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer


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

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program


• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience


• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Physician Assistants (PA)

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