Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Benefits 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.

Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team in Waxahachie, Texas. This is a replacement position supporting a busy orthopedic practice that provides care across orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine.

The Physician Assistant will work closely with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, developing treatment plans, determining appropriate surgical versus non-operative management pathways, coordinating rehabilitation plans, and educating patients and families.

This position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopedic specialties and provides an excellent opportunity for a provider who is eager to learn and develop within orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. While candidates with one to two years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience are preferred, exceptional new graduates with strong clinical backgrounds, orthopedic rotations, athletic training experience, or other relevant experience will be considered.

Onsite supervising physicians provide mentorship and clinical support.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Occasional schedule adjustments may occur based on patient care and department needs

• Established orthopedic and sports medicine practice
• Collaborative team environment with onsite physician support
• Exposure to orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine
• Opportunity to learn multiple orthopedic subspecialties
• Strong mentorship and training environment
• Opportunity to care for patients throughout the continuum of orthopedic treatment, from diagnosis and rehabilitation through long-term follow-up and recovery management
• Outpatient-focused practice with a strong emphasis on patient education, conservative treatment management, and coordinated specialty care

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive and problem-focused medical histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports-related injuries.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions under the supervision of collaborating physicians.
• Prescribe or recommend medications, therapies, rehabilitation programs, and other treatments as appropriate.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Determine when patients may benefit from surgical consultation versus conservative treatment or rehabilitation.
• Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, rehabilitation plans, injury prevention, and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Provide consultation services within the provider's scope of practice and training.
• Perform procedures and treatments within delegated authority and approved policies.
• Participate in pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up care within the clinic setting.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care across multiple orthopedic specialties.