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.
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, and family-friendly environment. Residents enjoy abundant parks, recreation, and entertainment, along with convenient access to Austin’s cultural and employment opportunities.
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
- At least 1 year of clinical experience required
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 on 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 medical drug therapies or other treatments.
- Perform procedures following approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
- Recommend interventions to address health risks and behavior.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to evaluate patient responses to care.
- 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 timely consultations and referrals when problems exceed scope of practice.
- Provide consultation-level services for specialty-related conditions.
- Manage patients in settings beyond the primary clinic (e.g., inpatient, emergency, 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 department needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- 1+ years of clinical experience
- Current PA license 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 Assistants (NCCPA)
Skills
- Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment techniques for human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, alternatives, drug properties, and preventive measures.
- Understanding of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental conditions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal and critical-thinking skills for complex problem-solving.
- Proficiency in 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.