Position Highlights - Primary Care

Position Details

·         Specialty Focus: Primary Care

·         Model of Care: 1:1 support with CMA or LVN; co-manages patient panel with supervising physician

·         Epic Training: Outpatient

·         Patient Volume: 12-14 per day once fully ramped up

·         Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility with team)

·         Call/Weekends: Very infrequent

·         Premium Pay: Moonlighting available for additional shifts

·         Duties: Outpatient clinic only; no hospital or surgical rounding

Candidate Requirements

·         Experience: Open (Primary Care background preferred)

Why This Role is Attractive

·         Downtown Austin location with parking provided

·         Supportive care team and collaborative model

·         Strong work-life balance

Location Highlights

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Downtown provides preventive care, primary care, and specialty services to patients in the downtown Austin and surrounding communities.

The primary care physicians and specialists at our clinic offer a range of services, including dermatology, cardiology and orthopedics. The family doctors here also treat common conditions, like asthma, the flu, skin diseases and back pain.

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.
• 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 no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which 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

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice.

These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining 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 other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
• Evaluates patient?s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects. Discusses interactions with substances like 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 or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider?s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

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.
• Skill 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.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Physician Assistants (PA)

 Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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