Surgical PA: Clinic & OR First-Assist in Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PA Surgical Specialty‑Operative to provide direct patient care, hold prescriptive authority, and be credentialed and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The advanced practice provider offers medical care across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology and other surgical specialties, with clinic focus and occasional OR First Assist duties, in Texas.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas; NCCPA certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition through comprehensive or problem-focused exams and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and manage therapies with safe, cost-conscious care.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medications, and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate referrals when needed.
• Provide consultative services related to the specialty.
• Manage patients in various care settings including inpatient and emergency.
• Perform invasive procedures within scope and supervision.
• Conduct perioperative care pre- and post-operatively and participate in rounds.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Counseling patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PA Surgical Specialty‑Operative to provide direct patient care, hold prescriptive authority, and be credentialed and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The advanced practice provider offers medical care across General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology and other surgical specialties, with clinic focus and occasional OR First Assist duties, in Texas.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.