Physician Assistant – Hospitalist Admissions​/Nocturnist

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Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hospital Medicine Admissions Team at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, high-acuity academic medical center alongside experienced hospitalists, specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams.

The Hospitalist Admissions PA focuses on the evaluation and admission of adult hospitalized patients from the Emergency Department and direct admissions. The provider will perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, initiate diagnostic workups, coordinate care with consulting services, and facilitate efficient patient throughput while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.

The Physician Assistant functions as a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider with delegated prescriptive authority and practices under the supervision of collaborating physicians in accordance with Texas law and Baylor Scott & White Health policies.

• Adult Hospital Medicine Admissions
• Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas
• High-volume tertiary and academic medical center
• Collaborative multidisciplinary Hospital Medicine team
• Focus on admissions, patient stabilization, and transition to inpatient teams
• Strong physician and Advanced Practice Provider collaboration
• Epic electronic medical record

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on newly admitted patients.
• Evaluate patients presenting for inpatient admission from the Emergency Department, transfer facilities, and direct admissions.
• Develop evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing.
• Initiate appropriate medical therapies and prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Coordinate admissions efficiently while maintaining quality and patient safety.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Document complete admission evaluations and treatment plans in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and expected hospital course.
• Initiate consultations and referrals when patient needs exceed scope of practice.
• Perform procedures within credentialed scope and demonstrated competency.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support departmental goals.
• Maintain compliance with Baylor Scott & White policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Ability to manage multiple admissions in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff
• Sound clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to prioritize competing clinical demands
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical technology
• Dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current Texas Physician Assistant license
• NCCPA Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

• Hospital Medicine or inpatient clinical experience preferred
• Strong interest in acute inpatient medicine
• New graduates with relevant inpatient clinical rotations are encouraged to apply

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