Company Overview
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
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 PA Surgical Specialty‑Operative is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who provides direct patient care, has prescriptive authority, and is 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. Surgical providers care for adult and pediatric patients and specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics, or other surgical specialties.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribe, recommend, or use medical drug therapies or related treatments. Perform procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommend interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence‑based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborate with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluate patient’s response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsel patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsel patients on drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over‑the‑counter medications, and herbal remedies.
- Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
- Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
- Manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than the primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.).
- Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising physician.
- Perform follow‑ups with patients both pre‑ and post‑operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
- Participate in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond the regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including 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 (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mostly in clinic with some OR First Assist duties. 22–24 patients per day. Outpatient/First assist.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited program.
- Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
- Certification/Licensure/Registration: Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer; Current certification by the NCCPA.