Physician Assistant- Nephrology- Virtual

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring a Physician Assistant to provide virtual outpatient nephrology care. The position is 100% virtual and has a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The role requires outpatient nephrology clinic experience and at least three years of experience; new graduates are not considered. The expected caseload is 16–20 patients per day. The Physician Assistant assesses patients’ physical and mental health through examinations and medical histories; orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; and develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. The role includes prescribing or recommending therapies within approved protocols and scope of practice, counseling patients and families, maintaining treatment records, and referring patients when their needs exceed the provider’s scope or expertise. The provider may also manage patients outside the primary clinic setting and perform procedures within their competency as delegated by a supervising physician. Baylor Scott & White Health describes its mission as promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Its stated core values are serving faithfully, constantly striving for better, supporting one another, and taking initiative to deliver an exceptional experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
At least 3 years of experience; new graduates are not considered.
Outpatient nephrology clinic experience.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of techniques for diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and deformities, including 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 using computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological or psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and mental conditions through comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and medical histories.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Prescribe, recommend, or employ medical drug therapies and other treatments or procedures in accordance with approved protocols and policies, considering efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommend interventions to modify behaviors associated with health risks.
Formulate and implement outcomes-based patient treatment plans using patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines, collaborating with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ responses to care and the effectiveness of treatment.
Counsel patients and families about medical processes, management of health conditions, medications, nutrition, health promotion, drug regimens, and potential side effects or interactions.
Maintain records of patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Initiate timely consultation and referral when a problem exceeds the provider’s scope of practice or expertise.
Provide consultation-level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
Manage patients in settings beyond the primary clinic, such as inpatient, emergency, or procedural settings.
Perform invasive procedures within scope of practice and competency as delegated by a supervising physician.
May perform patient care duties beyond the regular schedule based on departmental coverage needs.