PA - Surgery

Physician Assistant Opportunity

Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our Trauma and Acute Care Team in Temple, Texas. Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrate healthcare system.

The PA Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively 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. Surgical providers care for both adult and pediatric patients, and specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics or other surgical specialty.

Essential functions of the role include assessing the physical and mental condition of patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing therapies, formulating patient treatment plans, counseling patients and families, maintaining records, providing consultation services, managing patients in various healthcare settings, performing invasive procedures, and performing follow-up care. Key success factors include knowledge of diagnosis and treatment, communication skills, critical thinking, computer skills, ability to develop treatment plans, counseling skills, interpretation of diagnostic tests, current licensure, and certifications.

Schedule includes a mix of 3x12's and 4x10's, with inpatient focus. Geriatric trauma experience is a plus. Compensation is based on experience. Benefits include immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual beginning on Day 1. Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.