POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Standard: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
• Future Expansion: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (with options for 4x10s or 3x12s)
• No call, no hospital rounding

Patient Volume:

• 20-minute appointments
• Approximately 21–24 patients per day

Care Model:

• Team includes: 2 Physicians & 2 APPs
• Support: 2 RNs & CMA/LVN
• MA Support: Team-based model

Compensation & Premium Pay:

• Moonlighting opportunities available

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

What Makes This Role Attractive:

• Brand-new clinic in a desirable location
• Opportunity to be part of a large children’s hospital with direct access to pediatric specialties
• On-site lab and X-ray services

ABOUT US

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician’s scope of practice.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
• 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. Discusses interactions with substances like 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 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 patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

What Makes This Role Attractive:

• Brand-new clinic in a desirable location
• Opportunity to be part of a large children’s hospital with direct access to pediatric specialties
• On-site lab and X-ray service