Physician Assistant (Pain Management)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a PA Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative in Round Rock, Texas. This role involves direct patient care, including assessments, lab test interpretation, and collaborative treatment planning. Ideal candidates should have graduated from an accredited program, possess strong communication skills, and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hiring. This position ensures a supportive environment while providing care in diverse healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests.
• Formulate and implement patient treatment plans.
• Counsel patients about medical conditions and treatments.
• Manage patients in healthcare settings other than clinics.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Laboratory test interpretation

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The PA Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Our pain management providers care for only adult patients.

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 policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• 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. Evaluates patients 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 or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients 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, level of experience and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services).
• No call. Office hours Monday-Friday. Will work at Round Rock and Cedar Park locations.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of principles, 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• 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.