WHY BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH?

• Top-Ranked Care: Join a system that’s consistently ranked among the best for patient care, innovation, and leadership.
• Impactful Work: Your work will directly affect the health and well-being of families in the community.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a network of professionals who share your commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
New graduates and experienced providers.
Certifications: Must hold current PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensing: Current Texas PA license (or ability to obtain one).
CPR/BLS: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire

JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM AT BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH – WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Physician Assistant with a passion for primary care? Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients across all life spans within a supportive, collaborative environment? If so, Baylor Scott & White Health is the place for you!
We’re seeking a primary care focused Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Primary Care Team in the heart of Hewitt, Texas. As a recognized leader in healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, patient-centered care—backed by national accolades from U.S. News & World Report. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or take it to the next level, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare system that truly values its providers.

YOUR ROLE: PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

As a Physician Assistant with a primary care focus, you’ll provide exceptional care across all life spans and families in a thriving primary care setting. You’ll assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients while collaborating closely with a team of dedicated professionals to ensure comprehensive care and best outcomes.

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 protocols/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.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.