Physician Assistant- Nephrology - Round Rock
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 Magnet®-designated for nursing excellence, reflecting a commitment to high-quality care, teamwork, and professional practice.
About the Location
Round Rock, Texas, located just north of Austin, 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, along with convenient access to Austin’s major employers, cultural amenities, and dining scene.
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
- Clinic and dialysis rounding (outpatient, with plans to add inpatient later)
- 15 patients per day
- Nephrology/dialysis experience required
- May need to travel to dialysis units in the Greater Austin Region
- Will also work in Pflugerville
Benefits
- 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 (PA) in Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who delivers direct patient care, including prescriptive authority. Credentialed and privileged as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid, the PA offers medical care within the supervising physician's scope of practice, specializing in areas such as Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, and others.
Responsibilities
- Assess the physical and mental condition of patients through comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and medical histories.
- Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient health.
- Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies or other treatments.
- Perform procedures following approved protocols, ensuring efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Recommend interventions to modify health-risk behaviors.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to evaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans as needed.
- Counsel patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Educate patients about drug regimens, side effects, and interactions with food, supplements, and over-the-counter medications.
- Maintain detailed records of patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Initiate consultations and referrals when patient needs exceed scope of practice or expertise.
- Provide consultation-level services for specialty-related conditions.
- Manage patients in various healthcare settings (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural).
- Perform invasive procedures within scope of practice and proficiency, as delegated by the supervising physician.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on departmental coverage needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- 1+ years of clinical experience
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- At least 1 year of clinical experience
- Nephrology/dialysis experience
Skills
- Knowledge of medical techniques for diagnosing and treating human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, and preventive care.
- Understanding of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation methods for physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
- Skill in counseling patients on medical conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.