Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Hutto is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant for an urgent care clinic. The role involves providing autonomous urgent care to patients aged 6 months and older in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include evaluating acute conditions, managing a diverse patient population, and maintaining patient treatment records.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of clinical experience and hold current NCCPA certification, along with a Texas PA license. Offers include health benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous urgent care management.
• Evaluate and treat acute conditions and minor injuries.
• Manage a diverse patient population across all ages (6 months+).

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited program

Job description

Overview

Busy Urgent Care clinic serving a mixed patient population, treating patients ages 6 months and older, located in the rapidly growing community of Hutto. Updated clinic space with strong operational support.

Patient Volume

Average 25–30 patients per day.

Care Team & Support

• Collaborative clinic environment with 5 Primary Care Physicians and 1 Endocrinology Physician
• Dedicated support staff: 1 LVN and 1 CMA (1:1 support ratio)
• 3 Patient Services Specialists (PSS)
• Lab services available Monday–Friday

Schedule

• Clinic hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Rotating two-week schedule: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday
• Provides built-in extended time off during rotation

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous urgent care management
• Evaluate and treat acute conditions and minor injuries
• Manage a diverse patient population across all ages (6 months+)

Additional Opportunities

• Moonlighting opportunities available
• Opportunity to practice independently while still having physician collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They render 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. They typically care for patients in an urgent or convenient care clinic.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assesses physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments using 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.
• 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. Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise 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 to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Understanding 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 conditions.
• 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) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Qualifications (Detailed)

• Education – Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience – Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration – Current certification by NCCPA and current license to practice as PA in Texas.

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.