Position Highlights

\n\nPatient Volume: 23–30 patients per day\nPatient Ages: 6 months and older\nCare Model: Partnered with 2 providers per shift; 1:1 LVN support\nWork Schedule:\n\n7 shifts in a 2-week period\nIncludes every other weekend (Week 1: 5 days, Week 2: 2 days)\nPredictable rotating schedule\n\n\nPremium Pay: Available for extra/moonlighting shifts\nDuties: Outpatient clinic care only – no hospital rounding or surgical duties\nExperience Preferred: Seeking 1 year of clinical experience\n\n

Clinic Highlights

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Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Pflugerville Central provides preventive care, primary care, and urgent medical care to the communities in and around Pflugerville and Round Rock. The primary care physicians at our Pflugerville Central clinic offer a range of services and treat common conditions like asthma, the flu, skin diseases and back pain.

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Patients are seen by appointment, and we offer extended and weekend hours for unplanned injuries and illnesses.

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Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Pflugerville Central 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

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About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Job Summary

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The Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They render direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as an independent provider by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. They typically care for patients in an urgent or convenient care clinic.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.\nOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.\nPrescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.\nFormulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments. Uses evidence-based medicine, standards of care, and guidelines. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.\nCounsels 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.\nMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.\nProvides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.\nPerforms invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.\nMay be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nKnow the information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.\nKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions\nVerbal and written communication skills\nInterpersonal skills\nCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills\nSkill in the use of computers and related software applications\nAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans\nAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification\nAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests\nCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas\nBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer\nCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)\n\n

Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

 Physician Assistants (PA)

 Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.