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Posted: 30-Jun-25
Location: Waco, Texas
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Internal Number: 25009146
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Work Schedule:
- Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Standard: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
- Future Expansion: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (with options for 4x10s or 3x12s)
- No call, no hospital rounding
Patient Volume:
- 20-minute appointments
- Approximately 21-24 patients per day
Care Model:
- Team includes: 2 Physicians & 2 APPs
- Support: 2 RNs & CMA/LVN
- MA Support: Team-based model
Compensation & Premium Pay:
- Moonlighting opportunities available
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience preferred
- Pediatric experience strongly preferred
What Makes This Role Attractive:
- Brand-new clinic in a desirable location
- Opportunity to be part of a large children?s hospital with direct access to pediatric specialties
- On-site lab and X-ray services
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Patient-centered general pediatrics for your child's primary care
Conveniently located on the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest campus, the Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Clinic - Waco Hillcrest has been dedicated to the health and wellness of your children for more than 20 years.
Our team of providers includes pediatricians who focus on your child?s overall health, providing checkups and immunizations and monitoring your child?s growth and development.
With our electronic medical records and integrated approach to care, we also offer seamless access to all pediatric subspecialties available here in Waco and at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple.
About Us
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.
Our Core Values are:
- 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 experience.
Benefits
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:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) 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.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
- Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
- Evaluates patient?s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects. Discusses interactions with substances like food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope or expertise.
- Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider?s specialty and training.
- Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
- May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes 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 within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
Belonging Statement
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 Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
