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Nurse Practitioner – Spine Clinic

Join the Baylor Scott & White Health team as a Nurse Practitioner in our Spine Clinic. This role provides direct patient care within a specialty clinic, prescribing under delegated authority and collaborating with physicians.

• Assess physical and mental condition through comprehensive or problem-focused exams and medical histories.
• Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to determine patient problems and health‑care needs.
• Prescribe or recommend therapies, including drug treatments, and perform procedures per approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulate and implement evidence‑based patient treatment plans in partnership with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate patient response and effectiveness of care, providing counseling on medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and initiate timely consultation and referrals when outside scope.
• Provide consultation‑level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty.
• Manage patients in settings beyond the primary clinic, such as inpatient or emergency services.
• Perform invasive procedures appropriate to scope of practice, as delegated by supervising physician.
• May be required to perform patient‑care duties beyond regular schedule.

• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving abilities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes‑based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients on medical and psychological conditions and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

• Current RN licensure in Texas or RN with compact privilege.
• Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Texas.
• Board certification as an APRN for the targeted patient population.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of experience (entry level).

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual starting Day 1.