Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Baylor Scott & White Health•Belton, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Medicine Clinic – Join an established outpatient primary care practice serving patients across the lifespan. New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply. Structured Mentorship – 12–18 month onboarding and transition support with an experienced supervising physician, including comprehensive APP training modules. Monday–Friday Schedule – Traditional 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with the potential to transition to a 4-day, 10-hour hybrid schedule. No Call or Weekends – Enjoy a predictable work-life balance. Manageable Patient Volume – Average 18 patients/day (8-hour schedule) or 24 patients/day (hybrid schedule). Comprehensive Primary Care – Care for new and established patients, follow-up visits, acute/same-day appointments, and chronic disease management. Procedure Opportunities – Perform joint injections, trigger point injections, shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and other simple in-office procedures. Collaborative Enhanced Care Team (ECT) – Work alongside physicians, APPs, medical assistants, LVNs, front desk staff, and additional clinical support. Outpatient Practice Only – No hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities. About Baylor Scott & White Health Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest health systems in the United States. The integrated network includes hospitals, specialty clinics, outpatient facilities, and an academic research institute, providing comprehensive care across a broad range of medical specialties. Known for its commitment to innovation, research, and patient-centered care, Baylor Scott & White offers providers access to a collaborative network, advanced clinical resources, and opportunities to practice within one of the state's most respected healthcare organizations. About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by 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 experience. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

Requirements

Knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes 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.
Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a Nurse Licensure Compact state for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
National Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty.
Grad of an Accredited Program
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with 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 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 and knowledge of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.