Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Baylor Scott & White Health•Burnet, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Burnet, we take care of patients of all ages. Conveniently located in Burnet, we’re dedicated to helping our local communities live their healthiest lives. The care team here includes primary care physicians in Burnet who work 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 – Burnet 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 – Urgent Care Burnet, TX Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 12-hour shifts Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM Weekends: 9 AM – 5 PM (every other weekend required) Patient Demographics: All ages – 6 months and up Average Patient Volume: 23-30 per day Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: Preference for experienced providers with at least 1 years of experience Personality: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, independent, adaptable, and enjoys small-town healthcare Additional Selling Points: Small-town atmosphere with strong community relationships Close proximity to Austin for easy access to a major metro area Bi-Annual Production Bonus JOB SUMMARY The Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent 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. Typically provides care to patients in an urgent care or convenient care 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 (BLS) 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): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preference for experienced providers with at least 1 years of experience
Personality: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, independent, adaptable, and enjoys small-town healthcare

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 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.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.