Physician Assistant​/Psychiatry​/Texas​/Physician Assistant PA Primary Care

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Baylor Scott & White Health ? Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Physician Assistant with a passion for primary care? Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients across all life spans within a supportive, collaborative environment? If so,
Baylor Scott & White Health is the place for you!

We're seeking a primary care focused Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Primary Care Team in the heart of Waco, Texas. As a recognized leader in healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, patient-centered care?backed by national accolades from U.S. News & World Report
. Whether you're looking to grow your career or take it to the next level, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare system that truly values its providers.

Why Baylor Scott & White Health?

• Top-Ranked Care:
  Join a system that?s consistently ranked among the best for patient care, innovation, and leadership.
• Impactful Work:
  Your work will directly affect the health and well-being of families in the community.
• Collaborative Team:
  Work alongside a network of professionals who share your commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

Your Role:
Primary Care Physician Assistant

As a Physician Assistant with a primary care focus, you?ll provide exceptional care across all life spans and families in a thriving primary care setting. You?ll assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients while collaborating closely with a team of dedicated professionals to ensure comprehensive care and best outcomes.

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 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.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider?s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.

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 practices, 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 laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

What We?re Looking For:

• A team-oriented and compassionate provider with a focus on primary care.
• Excellent clinical skills and the ability to create personalized treatment plans.
• A passion for collaborative care, working with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Ability to engage with patients and families, providing education and support in a clear and…