Doctor​/Physician, Medical Doctor, Physical Therapy

Position: Employed
Details

Client Name
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
PA
Specialty
Surgery
Job

Job Title
Employed

Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
11/24/2025
Duration
0

Job Description
UROGYNECOLOGY SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST PHYSICIAN ASSITANT
Baylor Scott & White Texas Urogynecology Associates in Irving, TX is staffed with experienced physicians specially trained in the areas of urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery who work with patients to alleviate if not eliminate symptoms and improve the quality of life.
The physicians here use a wide range of advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options available to manage the various types of pelvic floor disorders in a compassionate environment. This highly experienced team is looking to add a surgical physician assistant to their Irving location.

JOB SUMMARY
The surgical urogynecology Physician Assistant is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Surgical providers care for adult patients and specialize in Urogynecology, women's health, or general surgery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF

THE ROLE

Schedule:

This position will be Monday
- Friday day shifts. This role will consist of surgical first assist as well as outpatient clinic.

• Physician assistants will be assisting in procedures including
- Pessary Fitting/Checks
- Bladder Instillation
- Annual Well Women's visits and general gynecology

• 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 and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. 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 or interactions with other substances such as 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 and/or expertise.

• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty, level of experience and training.

• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.)

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider's level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.

• Performs follows-up with patient both pre- and post- operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.

• Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.

• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs…