Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 22022360
Baylor Scott and White Health Clinic - Taylor
403 Mallard Lane, Taylor, 76574
Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Taylor is an outpatient department designed to manage the healthcare needs of patients in the Taylor and surrounding communities. This location provides a range of medical services, including primary care, cardiology, dermatology, podiatry and much more.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Taylor has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and identifies healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice.
Taylor is a town in Texas with a population of 17,291. Taylor is in Williamson County. Living in Taylor offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Taylor there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Taylor and residents tend to have moderate political views.
JOB SUMMARY The Physician Assistant of Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. The Physician Assistant is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent billing provider 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. These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE The Physician Assistant of Primary Care assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive physical examinations and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs. The Physician Assistant counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the illness, condition, medication, nutrition, health promotion, drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies. In addition, the Physician Assistant performs invasive procedures specific to the scope of practice as delegated by the supervising Physician.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS The ideal candidate must have knowledge of techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, interactions, and preventive health-care measures and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. The ideal candidate must have strong verbal, written, communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, computer and related software application skills and have the ability to counsel patients, interpret laboratory diagnostic tests and develop and implement comprehensive outcome-based patient treatment plans. The ideal candidate must be a Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
OTHER DETAILS - Specialty/Department/Practice - Primary Care - Shift/Schedule - Fulltime, 40 hours/week. Clinic hours: Monday- Thursday, 7:30am - 5:00pm; Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. - Benefits - Our competitive benefits package includes 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. Please note, benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program - EXPERIENCE - Minimum/no experience required; Preferred experience 1-2 years of direct APP experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Nurse Practitioner (NP) Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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!