Telehealth Back & Spine

Details

Client Name
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
NP
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Job

Job Title
Telehealth Back & Spine

Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/06/2026

Job Description
You will be contacted directly by Baylor after applying to this position

Baylor Scott & White Back and Spine Center in Plano is seeking to add an APP to help support their digital platform. This position will be 100% telehealth but will office and work onsite in Plano. The office hours will be 8am-7pm so candidates must but be willing to have a flexible schedule and availability until 7pm.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner Medical Specialty 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.

These providers work in a specialty clinic, and may specialize in Orthopedics, Neurology or Pain Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF

THE ROLE

• 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 protocols/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 partnership 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 and training.

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

• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.

• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications

• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans

• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification

• Ability to interpret and evaluate…