Physician Assistant Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant for their Family Medicine team. This role offers new graduate-friendly onboarding and provides direct patient care with a focus on acute and chronic conditions.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Benefits include health eligibility from Day 1 and a 401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and perform physical exams.
• Prescribe medical treatments and procedures.
• Create and carry out patient treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited PA program

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas

Current certification by NCCPA

Job description

Position Highlights

• Join an established and growing Family Medicine team in the heart of Temple, Texas
• New graduate‑friendly position with extensive onboarding and mentorship
• Structured transition‑to‑practice support for 12–18 months
• Enhanced Care Team (ECT) model
• Monthly APP meetings
• Monthly 1:1 meetings with supervising physician
• Dedicated onboarding and learning modules

Schedule & Work‑Life Balance

• Monday–Friday clinic schedule
• One Saturday rotation approximately every 2 months
• Flexible scheduling opportunities after training
  • Early/late start options
  • Potential 4x10 schedule
• No hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Average patient volume: approximately 18 patients per day
• Broad‑spectrum Family Medicine practice including:
  • New patient visits
  • Follow‑up appointments
  • Acute care visits
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive care
• Opportunity to perform procedures including:
  • Pap smears
  • Incision & drainage (I&D)
  • Shave biopsies
  • Toenail removals
  • Joint and soft tissue injections

Team & Support

• Enhanced Care Team (ECT) practice model
• Dedicated Medical Assistant support
• LVN and RN support available
• Shared Patient Service Specialist support
• On‑site radiology and point‑of‑care lab services

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

• 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).

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited PA program
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Benefits

• 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.