Physician Assistant Urgent Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Physician Assistant for urgent care to deliver direct patient care with prescriptive authority. You will work with a stable APP/physician team on a busy campus, with onboarding and APP leadership support.

The role supports a broad range of urgent-care services, including acute visits, follow-ups, and simple procedures, using Epic EMR, with a rotating schedule and potential premium pay for extra shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current Texas PA license
• BLS certification within 30 days
• NCCPA credential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and mental condition through comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
• Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments; perform procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members when appropriate and evaluate patients’ response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited PA program

Job description

Position Highlights

• Join the busiest Urgent Care in the Greater Austin Region (GAR) with strong patient volume and a well‑established workflow
• Work alongside a tenured, highly supportive APP and physician team with low turnover and strong mentorship culture
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and independence while still having collaborative physician support available
• Conveniently located on the same campus as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls for seamless continuity of care and ED collaboration
• Flexible rotating schedule with a strong work‑life balance:
  • 12‑hour shifts
  • 2‑week rotating schedule
  • Only 1 weekend per pay period
• Premium pay available for additional shifts outside the standard schedule
• Opportunity to practice a broad range of urgent‑care medicine including:
  • Acute walk‑in visits
  • Follow‑up care
  • Simple procedures (I&Ds, injections, etc.)
• Strong operational support:
  • Medical Assistants
  • LVNs & RNs
  • Front Desk/PSS support
  • Social Work resources
• Established onboarding, mentorship, and APP training programs through the Greater Austin Region APP leadership team
• Opportunity to support additional Hill Country locations including Burnet Urgent Care
• Outpatient‑only role utilizing Epic EMR
• Ideal opportunity for experienced providers seeking:
  • Fast‑paced urgent‑care environment
  • Team collaboration
  • Procedural experience
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Long‑term career growth within an integrated healthcare system

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) – Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who renders direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. The PA is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid, while also operating within the supervising physician’s scope of practice.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assess patients’ physical and mental condition through comprehensive or problem‑focused examinations and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
• Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments; perform procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence‑based medicine, standards, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members when appropriate and evaluate patients’ response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes.
• Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provide consultation‑level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and level of expertise as delegated by the supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond the regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key Success Factors

• Know the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• 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 (BLS) certification 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience (desirable).
• Certification/License/Registration: Current Texas PA license, BLS certification within 30 days, NCCPA credential.
• Physician Assistants (PA) — Basic Life Support (BLS): basic life support within 30 days of hire or transfer.