Physician Assistant- Non-Operative PRN

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.
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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

Job Summary

The PA Surgical Specialty PRN - Non-Operative is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They render direct patient care and have delegated prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider, recognized by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients. They specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other specialties.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Affords 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, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or related treatments.
• Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on 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.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families on 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, level of experience and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
• Performs follow-up with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer. Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).