Surgical Physician Assistant – Outpatient & OR First Assist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join our Surgical Specialty-Operative team. The role provides direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and collaboration with supervising physicians across multiple surgical disciplines.

You will work in perioperative settings, perform invasive procedures within scope, manage patient care from pre- to post-operative phases, and contribute to comprehensive treatment plans while maintaining precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed, certified PA in Texas.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with comprehensive history and exam.
• Order and interpret labs and tests.
• Prescribe and manage therapies within scope.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physicians.
• Counsel patients and families on care and meds.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow-up.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Outcomes-based planning

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to join our Surgical Specialty-Operative team. The role provides direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and collaboration with supervising physicians across multiple surgical disciplines.

You will work in perioperative settings, perform invasive procedures within scope, manage patient care from pre- to post-operative phases, and contribute to comprehensive treatment plans while maintaining precise documentation.