Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

• Assesses patients' physical and mental condition through detailed exams and medical histories. Monitors patients' health and creates strategies to prevent hospitalization or shorten hospital stays.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures within their practice scope, training, and policies. Focuses on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans. These plans are based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. They follow professional practice guidelines and involve collaboration with physicians and other team members when needed.
• Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes or procedures, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects. Discusses 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, scope, level of experience, and training.
• First assist or second assist in the operating room or procedural setting. They have met all required training with the necessary proficiency.
• Sees patients in various settings, including new and follow-up visits in the clinic, inpatient rounding, and emergency department evaluations. Provides pre-operative and postoperative care.
• Performs invasive surgical or advanced technological procedures specific to the APP's specialty. Procedures depend on the APP's proficiency level.

• 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 other diagnostic tests.
• 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 Assistants (NCCPA).

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!