Physician Assistant Primary Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a skilled Physician Assistant for their Primary Care team in Austin, Texas. This critical role involves providing direct patient care, promoting health management, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should possess a Texas license and relevant experience, especially in women's health.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Texas PA license required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in women's health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental conditions of patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Formulate patient treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Job Details:

• Patient Volume: 12-16 patients/day
• Care Model:
  • 1.6 Physicians, 1 NP
  • 1:1 CMA or LVN support
  • On-site Lab & Radiology
  • ECT Clinic with Phone RN handling in-basket tasks remotely
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Specialty Support On-Site: Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Gastroenterology

Experience:

• 1 Year of Experience Preferred
• Comfortable with Well-Women’s Exams and Women’s Health

CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS

At Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Tech Ridge, we care for patients of all ages. Conveniently located in north Austin, we’re dedicated to helping the communities around the Austin area live their healthiest lives. The care team works together to create a care plan centered around you. This experienced team is here for every step of your health journey. Our goal is simple: to help you get better and stay that way.

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively 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.

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

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 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.
• 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 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 or interactions with other substances such as 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 and/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 a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.

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 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).

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 -

Physician Assistants (PA)

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