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Baylor Scott & White Health lists this Nurse Practitioner General Pediatrics opportunity in woodway, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Highlights – General Pediatrics | Waco, TX
nnnOutpatient Pediatrics Focus – Provide comprehensive care including well visits, acute care, and follow-ups
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nnEstablished Patient Panel – Manage new and established pediatric patients (avg. 25 per day)
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nnFlexible Scheduling – 8 or 10-hour shifts within clinic hours (7 AM – 7 PM)
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nnNo Weekend Requirement – Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with Fridays ending early (7 AM – 5 PM)
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nnStrong Clinical Support Team – Work alongside RNs, LVNs, Medical Assistants, and front desk staff
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nnDiverse Clinical Experience – Mix of preventive care, acute visits, and simple procedures (I&D, casting, cryotherapy)
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nnStructured Onboarding – Comprehensive training led by experienced APP leadership
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nnNew Graduate Friendly – Open to new grads with a structured 12-month fellowship program and 12–18 months of transition support
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nnGrowth Opportunity – Join a supportive pediatric team with strong mentorship and development focus
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n nAbout Us
nHere 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.
nOur Core Values are:
nnnWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
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nnWe never settle by constantly striving for better.
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nnWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
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nnWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
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n nBenefits
nOur 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:
nnnImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
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nn401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
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nnTuition Reimbursement
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nnPTO accrual beginning Day 1
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n nNote: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
nJob Summary
nThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide 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.
nThese providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
nEssential Functions of the Role
nnnAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
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nnOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
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nnPrescribes, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
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nnRecommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
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nnFormulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
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nnCounsels 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.
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nnMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
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nnProvide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
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nnPerform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and knowledge of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
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nnMay provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.
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n nKey Success Factors
nnnKnowledge of 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.
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nnKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
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nnVerbal and written communication skills.
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nnInterpersonal skills.
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nnCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
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nnSkill in the use of computers and related software applications.
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nnAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
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nnAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
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nnAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
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nnTexas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a Nurse Licensure Compact state for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
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nnCurrent license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
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nnBasic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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nnNational Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty.
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n nBelonging Statement
nWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
nQUALIFICATIONS
nnnEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
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nnEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
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nnCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
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n nNurse Practitioner (NP)
nRegistered Nurse (RN)
nBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
nAs a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
woodway, TX, 76712, US
Who can apply
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