Surgical Physician Assistant: Clinic & OR, Growth Benefits

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and w

401(k) savings plan with match up to 5

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Surgical Specialty-Operative team. The PA provides direct patient care, has prescriptive authority, and is credentialed and billed as an independent provider.

The role supports General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and other surgical specialties under physician supervision. The position covers inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative settings, requiring routine pre- and post-operative visits, invasive procedures,

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited PA program.
• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• Current Texas PA license or eligibility and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and obtains medical histories.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests and imaging as needed.
• Prescribes medications within scope of practice and supervising physician guidelines.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with physicians and care team.
• Counsels patients and families on health management and med safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Surgical Specialty-Operative team. The PA provides direct patient care, has prescriptive authority, and is credentialed and billed as an independent provider.

The role supports General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and other surgical specialties under physician supervision. The position covers inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative settings, requiring routine pre- and post-operative visits, invasive procedures,