Np - 20346087

Llano•Llano, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Llano, we take care of patients of all ages. Conveniently located in Llano, we’re dedicated to helping our local communities live their healthiest lives. The care team at our clinic in Llano works together to create a care plan that puts you at the center of your health. This experienced team is here for every step of your health journey. Our goal is simple: to help you get Better and stay that way. Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Llano has received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Nurses at these facilities are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes. Position Highlights Patient Volume: 15–20 patients per day Care Model: Collaborative team including 4 Physicians and 2 APPs Support Staff: 1:1 MA support for the APP Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; flexible scheduling available What Makes This Role Attractive: o Opportunity to serve a rural community o Strong and supportive clinical team environment Experience Preferred: Prior APP experience is preferred JOB SUMMARY The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care 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 typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

Requirements

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 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).
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Prior APP experience is preferred

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 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.