Physician Assistant-Cardiology Temple

Location: Temple, Texas

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Outpatient, 12 patients per day)

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas. 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.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well and begin on day one. Offerings include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off accrual beginning on day one

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant in Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who delivers direct patient care and has prescriptive authority. Credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid, the Advanced Practice Provider practices within the supervising physician’s scope and specializes in areas such as Palliative Care, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Urology, or Allergy and Immunology.

Responsibilities

• 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments.
• Performs procedures following approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care; collaborates with physicians and team members as needed and evaluates patient response to care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Advises patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food, supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains accurate records detailing patient treatment plans and outcomes; initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation-level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in healthcare settings beyond the primary clinic (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and proficiency as delegated by the supervising physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond the regular schedule based on department coverage needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.