Surgical Physician Assistant – Trauma General Surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PA Surgical Specialty–Operative 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. This position specializes in Trauma and General Surgery and provides comprehensive surgical care to adult patients across inpatient, emergency department, operative, and outpatient settings. The Physician Assistant will collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, general surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care throughout all phases of surgical treatment and recovery.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Physician Assistant (PA) License in the State of Texas
NCCPA Certification Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer

Nice To Haves

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred.
Prior experience in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, general surgery, or surgical first assist preferred.
New graduates with strong surgical rotations may be considered.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 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 diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions and healthcare needs.
Prescribes, recommends, and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved policies, with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Formulates and implements comprehensive, outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
Evaluates patient response to healthcare provided and modifies treatment plans as appropriate.
Provides trauma and acute care surgical management for patients in inpatient units, emergency departments, operating rooms, and clinic settings.
Performs invasive bedside and operative procedures within the scope of practice and delegated privileges, including wound management, suturing, drain removal, line placement assistance, and other trauma/general surgery procedures.
Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including pre-operative evaluations, intraoperative first assist responsibilities, and post-operative follow-up care.
Rounds independently and collaboratively with supervising physicians on trauma and general surgery patients.
Assists in emergency surgical consultations and evaluates trauma activations as appropriate.
Counsels patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, post-operative care, nutrition, and health promotion.
Maintains accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Initiates consultation and referral when patient conditions exceed scope of practice and/or expertise.
Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, case management, rehabilitation services, and ancillary departments to ensure coordinated patient care and optimal outcomes.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on department coverage and trauma call needs.