Physician Assistant Urgent Care Telemedicine

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) Telemedicine 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 (APP) offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. An APP in telemedicine provides outpatient care for various conditions through virtual means.

Requirements

Knowledge of information and techniques is needed 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 values, 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 diagnostic tests.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
Grad of an Accredited Program

Nice To Haves

100% Virtual Care – Work remotely delivering acute care via video visits and asynchronous eVisits
Flexible Schedule – 0.9 FTE with 12-hour shifts (8 AM – 8 PM), 6 shifts per pay period
Work-Life Balance Options – Weekend-only schedules available + minimal weekend requirement (1 weekend every 4 weeks)
High Earning Potential – Moonlighting opportunities with premium pay for extra shifts
Team-Based Support – Collaborate with LVNs, Community Health Workers, and shared support staff
Efficient Care Model – Focus on single acute visits (approx. 30 patients per shift) plus asynchronous eVisits
Strong Onboarding & Training – Structured onboarding program led by experienced APP leadership
Established Virtual Platform – Baylor Scott & White 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
Patient Population – Ages 2+ in an acute care setting
Growth Opportunity – Brand new position within an expanding telemedicine service line

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 healthcare needs.
Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to 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.
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 proficiency as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.