Physician Assistant Primary Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Primary Care team. This outpatient Family Medicine role offers a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with no routine weekend calls and a patient load of about 18 per day.

Join an Enhanced Care Team, work with medical assistants and LVNs, receive mentoring through a 12–18 month program, and grow with in-clinic and organization orientation and ongoing QA support.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program in Physician Assistant.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current Texas PA license or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through exams and histories.
• Order and interpret labs and tests.
• Prescribe therapies and perform procedures within scope.
• Counsel patients on health, medications, and lifestyle.
• Maintain detailed treatment plans and coordinate with the care team.
• Provide team-based care in acute and chronic conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Tools

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No routine call or weekend requirements
• Patient Volume: Approximately 18 patients per day
• Practice Setting: Outpatient Family Medicine

Practice Overview

• Join an established Enhanced Care Team (ECT) model focused on collaborative, patient-centered care.
• Care for patients across the lifespan with a mix of:
• New patient visits
• Established patient follow-ups
• Acute/same-day visits
• Preventive care
• Individual in-basket management with support from an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Procedures

• Joint injections
• Suturing
• Incision & drainage (I&D)
• Skin lesion removal
• Skin biopsies
• Pap smears
• Nexplanon insertion/removal

Support & Resources

Work Alongside An Experienced Care Team Including

• Medical Assistants
• Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
• Patient Service Specialists (Front Desk)
• Community Health Worker
• Additional APPs and Physicians

Mentorship

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Comprehensive 12–18 month mentorship program
• Structured onboarding through:
• In-clinic orientation
• Organization orientation
• Thrive APP transition program
• Ongoing monthly quality assurance and provider support.

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.

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 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).

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): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.