Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Join our dedicated team at Baylor Scott & White Health in Austin, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, patient-centered team focused on delivering exceptional care to the North Austin community. Enjoy a balanced weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and the resources of the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Schedule:

Full-time;
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (no weekends or nights)

Practice Setting:
Outpatient only

Patient Population:
Ages 18+; diverse adult population

Team Structure:
Collaborative team of 4 Physicians and 3 APPs

Support Staff:
Dedicated MA per provider, onsite lab, and imaging

EMR:
Epic

Additional Highlights:
Convenient central location, strong leadership support, and excellent work-life balance

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

At Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Jollyville Road, we care for patients age 18 years and older. Conveniently located in north Austin, were dedicated to helping the communities around the Austin area live their healthiest lives. The care team works together to create a care plan centered around you. This experienced team is here for every step of your health journey.

Our goal is simple: to help you get better and stay that way.

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.

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.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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.

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining 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 other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with 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.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and knowledge of the provider 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.

• Knowledge of information and techniques 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…