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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock lists this PA - Urology opportunity in round rock, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Assistant - Urology
Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our Urology Team in Round Rock, Texas. Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated healthcare system.
The PA Surgical Specialty-Operative is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as 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. Surgical providers care for both adult and pediatric patients, and specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic, Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics or other surgical specialty.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock is a 101-bed, full-service hospital with a Level IV Trauma designation. The medical center offers a wide network of medical expertise and resources and includes a full range of personalized care in more than 40 specialties. A freestanding cancer center and care clinic operate adjacent to the hospital.
Located just 15 miles north of Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Round Rock is one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S. and one of the best-managed cities in Texas. It's also cited as one of the nation's "Top Cities for Living the American Dream" and the "Safest City in Texas." Here you'll find topnotch entertainment and dining options as well as state-of-the-art sports facilities, a large outlet mall (think IKEA, Disney, J Crew, and over 115 more stores), a highly rated public-school district and more. Quite simply, one of the country's most livable towns.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribe, recommend and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or perform indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty, level of experience and training.
Manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.)
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider's level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
Perform follows-up with patient both pre- and post- operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
Participate in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8a-5p- Inpatient/Outpatient. First assist plus call. Sees 20-30 patients per day.
Compensation based on experience
Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes the following:
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
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Qualifications:
Education - Grad of an Accredited Program
Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
Certification/License/Registration - Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Client Details: State TX
Worksite address
round rock, TX, 78682, US
Who can apply
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