Trauma & Acute Care PA - Inpatient/ER Impact

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant for the Surgical Specialty — Non-Operative. The role provides direct patient care across adult and pediatric patients within several surgical disciplines, under supervising physicians.

The PA will work with a team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, manage perioperative care, and participate in consults and hospital rounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Current Texas PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe or recommend medical therapies and other treatments per supervising physician.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans and collaborate with physicians and team members.
• Counsel patients and families about medical processes, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain records detailing treatment plans and outcomes and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation-level services for conditions related to the specialty and participate in various patient care settings.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Complex problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant for the Surgical Specialty — Non-Operative. The role provides direct patient care across adult and pediatric patients within several surgical disciplines, under supervising physicians.

The PA will work with a team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, manage perioperative care, and participate in consults and hospital rounds as needed.