Physician Assistant Primary Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility and virtual visits

Work from home up to one day per week

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement and relocation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our outstanding team in Texas. This primary care role blends meaningful patient care with an integrated health system that supports work-life balance, including hybrid scheduling and virtual-visit blocks.

As a Primary Care PA you’ll deliver preventive and chronic care, collaborate with physicians, and participate in population health initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Texas PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• DEA registration and credentialing eligibility.
• Graduate of an Accredited PA program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients across acute, chronic, and preventive care.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and manage chronic disease.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate specialty referrals.
• Perform preventive care and health counseling for patients and families.
• Educate patients about treatment options and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to ensure quality care.

Education

Graduate of an Accredited PA Program

Texas Physician Assistant license

NCCPA certification

BLS certification (within 30 days of hire/transfer)

DEA registration

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our outstanding team.

This is an opportunity to practice meaningful primary care with the help of an integrated healthcare system while maintaining the flexibility and work-life balance that matter to you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive compensation with base salary plus productivity and quality incentives
• Hybrid flexibility, including dedicated virtual-visit blocks and the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week
• Flexible clinic scheduling designed to help work-life balance
• Team-based care with strong physician collaboration
• Dedicated support to reduce administrative burden, including centralized refill services, ambulatory pharmacists, in-basket support, and empowered medical assistants
• Generous time off designed to support work-life balance and time away when you need it
• Comprehensive benefits with immediate eligibility
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance, when applicable
• Opportunities for professional growth within one of Texas's largest healthcare systems

Essential Functions Of The Role

As a Primary Care PA, you'll care for patients across the spectrum of acute, chronic, and preventive medicine. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while working closely with physicians and an experienced care team.

Your Role Will Include

• Evaluating and diagnosing acute and chronic conditions
• Performing comprehensive and problem-focused examinations
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Developing evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribing medications and managing chronic disease
• Providing preventive care and health counseling
• Educating patients and families about treatment, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Coordinating specialty referrals and follow-up care
• Performing procedures within your scope of practice
• Participating in population health and quality-improvement initiatives

Key Success Factors

We're looking for a collaborative, compassionate PA who enjoys practicing primary care and building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

• Current Texas Physician Assistant license
• NCCPA certification
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• DEA
• Ability to meet applicable credentialing and privileging requirements
• 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.