Physician Assistant- Nephrology - Round Rock

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock is a full-service community hospital offering comprehensive care across more than 40 specialties, supported by affiliated clinics, specialty services, and a freestanding cancer center. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet® designation, reflecting a commitment to high-quality care, teamwork, and professional nursing practice.

Providers benefit from access to a large regional health system with broad clinical resources and collaborative support.

About Round Rock, Texas

Located just north of Austin, Round Rock is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S., known for its strong quality of life, highly rated schools, well-planned neighborhoods, and family-friendly environment. Residents enjoy abundant parks, recreation, and entertainment options, along with convenient access to Austin’s major employers, cultural amenities, and dining scene. The city offers an attractive balance of opportunity, community, and livability.

Our Core Values

• 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.

Schedule

• 4-10-hour days
• Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience
• Clinic and dialysis rounding
• Outpatient (will add inpatient later)
• 15 patients per day
• Nephrology/dialysis experience required
• May need to travel/drive to dialysis units in the Greater Austin Region
• Will also work in Pflugerville

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well. Offerings may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

About the Role

The Physician Assistant Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who offers direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice and works in specialty clinics, including but not limited to Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, and Rheumatology.

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 change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
• Works with physicians and team members when needed and evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 or expertise.
• Provides consultation-level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Manages patients in healthcare settings other than 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 regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Skills

• Knowledge of techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests