Physician Assistant Telemedicine Headache

Baylor Scott & White Health; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our telemedicine team, delivering outpatient care virtually with supervision by a physician. You’ll assess patients, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications within scope.

Two-week onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing support from APPs and physicians are provided. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, mostly remote work with occasional in-person trainings, and a growing headache medicine subspecialty with strong

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure to practice as a PA in Texas.
• NCCPA certification or eligible for recertification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physical and mental condition of patients and takes medical histories.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes medications and recommends treatments within scope.
• Develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans and collaborates with physicians.
• Counsels patients and families on care, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintains accurate records of treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provides consultation for conditions within specialty and training.
• Performs procedures as delegated by supervising physician.
• May participate in coverage-based patient care beyond regular schedules.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prescribing

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation

EMR systems

Telemedicine

Decision making

Care coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited PA program

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine platform

Job description

Position Highlights

• Primarily Remote – Work from home with approximately two weeks of initial training in Temple, TX and occasional in-person educational meetings throughout the year (travel reimbursement provided).

• Monday–Friday Schedule – Enjoy a predictable 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with no weekends

• Supportive Team Environment – Join a close-knit telemedicine team with dedicated LVN and Community Health Worker support.

• Comprehensive Onboarding – Two-week orientation with shadowing, ongoing mentorship, and regular check-ins from experienced APPs and physician leadership.

• Specialty Practice – Manage new, follow-up, and established headache patients while developing expertise in a growing subspecialty.

• Manageable Patient Volume – Average of 15 patients per day, allowing time for quality patient care and in-basket management.

• Growing Service Line – Be part of Baylor Scott & White's expanding telemedicine program with strong organizational support.

• Ideal Background – Five years of APP experience is preferred. Headache medicine experience is preferred, with candidates from Neurology, Family Medicine, Primary Care, or Urgent Care encouraged to apply.

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) Telemedicine 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 (APP) offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. An APP in telemedicine provides outpatient care for various conditions through virtual means.

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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.

• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.

• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 or expertise.

• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider's level of proficiency as delegated by supervising Physician.

• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

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 values, 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 diagnostic tests. 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).

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

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.