Physician Assistant -Urology -College Station

Baylor Scott & White Health

Benchley (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Physician Assistant to join our Urology Team in College Station, Texas. The role supports advanced surgical and clinical care within an award‑winning integrated health system.

You will perform comprehensive exams, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans with physicians, and counsel patients and families. Inpatient/outpatient duties, and eventual first assist responsibilities are anticipated as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited PA program.
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 year of experience.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Texas PA license; NCCPA certification; BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical and mental condition of patients with comprehensive or problem-focused exams and histories.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Prescribe and manage therapies or procedures per approved policies with attention to efficacy and safety.
Develop outcomes-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the team; evaluate responses.
Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medications, nutrition and lifestyle.
Maintain records detailing treatment plans and outcomes; initiate referrals when needed.
Provide consultation level services within the provider's specialty and experience; supervise perioperative care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computers & software

Counsel patients

Diagnostic test interpretation

Education

Grad of an Accredited Program

Job description

Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our Urology Team in College Station, Texas. Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.
We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated healthcare system.

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, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. 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 or interactions with other substances such as 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 and/or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.)
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.
Performs follows-up with patient both pre‑ and post‑ operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
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 needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures
Knowledge of principles, 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) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)