About this opportunity
Baylor Scott & White Health lists this Nurse Practitioner Primary Care opportunity in temple, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Highlights
nnnJoin an established and growing Family Medicine team in the heart of Temple, Texas
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nnNew graduate-friendly position with extensive onboarding and mentorship
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nnStructured transition-to-practice support for 12–18 months
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nnAdditional mentorship through:
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nnEnhanced Care Team (ECT) model
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nnMonthly APP meetings
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nnMonthly 1:1 meetings with supervising physician
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nnThriveAP training program
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nnDedicated onboarding and learning modules
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n nSchedule & Work-Life Balance
nnnMonday–Friday clinic schedule
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nnOne Saturday rotation approximately every 2 months
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nnFlexible scheduling opportunities after training
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nnEarly/late start options
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nnPotential 4x10 schedule
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nnNo hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities
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n nClinical Practice
nnnAverage patient volume: approximately 18 patients per day
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nnBroad-spectrum Family Medicine practice including:
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nnNew patient visits
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nnFollow-up appointments
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nnAcute care visits
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nnChronic disease management
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nnPreventive care
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nnOpportunity to perform procedures including:
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nnPap smears
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nnIncision & drainage (I&D)
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nnShave biopsies
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nnToenail removals
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nnJoint and soft tissue injections
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n nTeam & Support
nnnEnhanced Care Team (ECT) practice model
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nnDedicated Medical Assistant support
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nnLVN and RN support available
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nnShared Patient Service Specialist support
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nnOn-site radiology and point-of-care lab services
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n nAbout Temple, Texas
nLocated in Central Texas between Dallas and Austin, Temple offers a lower cost of living and a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to major metropolitan areas. The community is known for its strong healthcare presence, growing economy, and family-friendly environment.
nResidents enjoy parks, museums, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown, along with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities. Temple provides a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and regional opportunity.
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
temple, TX, 76508, US
Who can apply
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