Physician Assistant Primary Care

Baylor Scott & White Health•Belton, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider who provides direct patient care and has 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. Join an established Enhanced Care Team (ECT) model with strong interdisciplinary support. The role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexible scheduling options available. Occasional extended hours and half-day Saturday coverage may be required. There are no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities. The average patient volume is approximately 18 patients per day, caring for patients across the lifespan in a primary care setting. The role includes a mix of new patient visits, follow-ups, established patient care, and acute access appointments. Opportunities exist to perform minor office procedures including cryotherapy, Pap smears, joint injections, incision & drainage (I&D), and additional minor procedures. A dedicated CMA is assigned to the provider, with additional support from LVNs, RNs, and Patient Service Specialists. A collaborative care environment with access to multiple support staff members is provided, along with monthly physician collaboration and quality assurance with the supervising physician. Structured onboarding and mentorship are provided by the supervising physician, APP leadership, and clinic care team. Outpatient Epic training is also provided.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of APP experience preferred
BLS certification required
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).
Grad of an Accredited Program
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of APP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining 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.
Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
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. Discusses interactions with substances like 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 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 patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.