Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Join us to apply for the Physician Assistant Urgent Care role at Baylor Scott & White Health
. This position is full‑time 1.0 FTE with 10‑hour shifts.

• Week‑day shifts: 8 AM – 8 PM
• Weekend shifts (Week
  2): 9 AM – 5 PM
• Rotating schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and, when applicable, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Patient age range: 18 years and older.
• Daily volume: 23–30 patients.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Comfortable and compassionate working with geriatric patients.
• Patient‑centered approach and strong interpersonal skills.

The Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified, non‑physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care. The PA has delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and is billed as an independent provider under Medicare and Medicaid. The PA provides medical care in an urgent care or convenient care clinic, under the supervision of a physician, following the scope of practice and applicable policies.

• Perform comprehensive or problem‑focused physical examinations and obtain medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health‑care needs.
• Prescribe and recommend medical drug therapies, perform indicated procedures, and employ other therapeutic treatments in accordance with policies.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based treatment plans, evaluate patient responses, and modify care as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain detailed records of treatment plans and outcomes; initiate timely consultation and referral when scope of practice is exceeded.
• Provide consultation‑level services for conditions related to specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency as delegated by supervising physician.
• May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond the regular schedule to meet coverage needs.

• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to use computers and related software.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients on medical and psychological conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• 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 on position type and/or level.

• Education
  :
  Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Experience
  :
  Less than 1 year of experience (minimum of 1 year preferred).
• Certification / License / Registration
  :
  • Physician Assistant (PA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • NCCPA certification.
• Other Requirements
  :
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Seniority level
  :
  Entry level.
• Employment type
  :
  Full‑time.
• Job function
  :
  Health Care Provider.
• Industries
  :
  Hospitals and Health Care.