Hepatobiliary Transplant Physician Assistant, Surgery Non-Operative

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Physician Assistant (PA) to join our multidisciplinary Abdominal Transplant, Uterus Transplant, and Hepatobiliary Surgery team. This advanced practice role focuses on comprehensive inpatient and outpatient management of complex hepatobiliary and transplant patients. The role includes participation in inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, education conferences, and supporting patients undergoing liver, kidney, pancreas, and uterus transplantation, as well as complex hepatobiliary surgeries. The Physician Assistant Inpatient Transplant (Non-Operative) is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who delivers direct patient care across the continuum of inpatient transplant services. The PA practices medicine in collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed physician, in accordance with state regulations and institutional guidelines. This role focuses on the management of pre- and post-transplant patients in the inpatient setting, supporting transplant programs such as kidney, liver, and other solid organ transplants. The PA collaborates closely with transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We are the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and are dedicated to empowering you to live well. Our Core Values We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart. We never settle, constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Requirements

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage acutely ill, high-complexity patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Commitment to multidisciplinary, team-based patient care.
Advanced knowledge of transplant medicine, including immunosuppression and post-transplant complications.
Strong understanding of inpatient management of medically complex patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in high-acuity environments.
Proficiency in electronic medical records and healthcare technology.
Ability to develop outcomes-driven care plans and educate patients on complex regimens.
Skill in interpreting transplant-specific laboratory and diagnostic data.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
NCCPA certification required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Eligibility for prescriptive authority in the state of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transplant, critical care, or inpatient surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level inpatient care, including daily rounding, medical management, and discharge planning for transplant and hepatobiliary surgery patients.
Manage patients in the outpatient clinic, including pre- and post-transplant evaluations, post-surgical follow-up, and hepatobiliary disease management.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; order and interpret diagnostic studies; and develop treatment plans in collaboration with fellows, residents, and attending surgeons.
Manage immunosuppression, surgical complications, and comorbid conditions in transplant patients.
Participate in multidisciplinary transplant selection meetings and contribute to care planning.
Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, transplantation, medications, and follow-up care.
Serve as a liaison between surgeons, transplant coordinators, consulting services, and allied health staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Perform comprehensive assessments, including detailed histories and physical examinations of transplant patients.
Monitor and manage complex transplant cases, including immunosuppression therapy, rejection surveillance, and post-operative complications.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests, including transplant-specific monitoring.
Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with applicable regulations, protocols, and supervisory guidelines.
Develop and implement evidence-based, individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.
Provide daily inpatient management, including rounding, care coordination, and discharge planning.
Identify early signs of complications (e.g., infection, rejection, organ dysfunction) and initiate appropriate interventions.
Educate patients and families on transplant care, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
Coordinate care with case management, pharmacy, social work, and outpatient teams to ensure continuity.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and outcomes.
Initiate consultations and referrals when care needs exceed scope of practice or require additional specialties.
Participate in transplant call coverage as needed.