About this opportunity
Baylor Scott & White Health lists this Neurology opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistant - Neurology
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values
We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.
Compensation based on experience
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. Benefits may include:
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
Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurology team in Dallas. This is a shift-based position that provides care across both the inpatient neurology service and outpatient stroke clinic.
This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative academic environment caring for patients with acute neurologic conditions while also participating in longitudinal stroke follow-up care. Approximately 80% of the position is dedicated to inpatient neurology, including both the general neurology and stroke services, with the remaining 20% spent in the outpatient Stroke Clinic.
The selected provider will work alongside a highly specialized multidisciplinary team consisting of 10 Neurologists, 6 Advanced Practice Providers, and 1 supervising physician, delivering evidence-based neurological care across the continuum.
Position Highlights
Shift-based schedule with 192 shifts annually
10-hour day shifts (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
No call responsibilities
Some weekend coverage required
Collaborative, team-oriented practice
Opportunity to care for a broad range of neurologic disorders in both acute and outpatient settings
Essential Functions of the Role
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients admitted to the inpatient neurology and stroke services.
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising neurologists.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and neurological testing.
Monitor patient progress throughout hospitalization and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, and case management.
Provide stroke follow-up care and secondary stroke prevention management in the outpatient Stroke Clinic.
Educate patients and families regarding neurologic conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate consultations and referrals when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory, quality, and patient safety standards.
Key Success Factors
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to manage complex neurological and stroke patients in an inpatient setting
Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare technology
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Experience 1 or more year as a Physician Assistant preferred
Experience in one or more of the following specialties:
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Hospital Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) with neurologic focus
Previous neurology experience is preferred but not required. Providers with strong inpatient medicine experience and an interest in neurology are encouraged to apply.
Certifications & Licensure
Required:
Current Texas Physician Assistant license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
NCCPA Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
Why Baylor Scott & White?
Join one of Texas' premier neuroscience programs and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing neurological care through innovation, teamwork, and exceptional patient outcomes. This role offers a balanced combination of inpatient acute neurology and outpatient stroke management, allowing providers to build expertise across the full continuum of neurologic care while maintaining an excellent work-life balance through a predictable shift-based schedule.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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