Primary Care - Physician Assistant
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waco
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Waco7700 Fish Pond Rd, Waco,
76710
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - HillcrestBaylor Scott &
White Medical Center - Hillcrest is a 236-bed acute-care Level II
Trauma hospital with the only Level III neonatal intensive care
unit in the Waco region. The hospital also has the largest network
of primary care physicians on its medical staff. The medical center
has achieved the distinguished Magnet - status, the highest
national recognition awarded to a hospital or medical center for
excellence in nursing. The hospital offers a wide range of
specialties including neurosurgery, urology, sports medicine and
orthopedics, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.About the
CommunityNestled on the banks of the Brazos River, and conveniently
located between Dallas and Austin in the heart of Texas, Waco is a
diverse and bustling city with small town charm. Waco boasts a
dynamic economy and thriving academic community with five colleges
and award-winning school districts. Waco has something for everyone
with a flourishing urban downtown and tourism mecca featuring
Magnolia Market, Cameron Park Zoo, numerous museums, and endless
shopping and dining options. A tremendous setting for outdoor
recreational activities, Waco is home to Cameron Park, one of the
largest municipal parks in Texas, which spans 416 acres and
contains 20 miles of hiking and biking trails. It's easy to see why
Waco, the heartbeat of Texas, is the perfect place to call
home.
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant of Primary Care is a licensed, certified,
non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct
patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. The
Physician Assistant is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an
independent billing provider 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.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal
medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
The Physician Assistant of Primary Care assesses the physical and
mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive physical
examinations and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems
and health care needs. The Physician Assistant counsels patients
and families regarding medical processes, management of the
illness, condition, medication, nutrition, health promotion, drug
regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other
substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications
and herbal remedies. In addition, the Physician Assistant performs
invasive procedures specific to the scope of practice as delegated
by the supervising Physician.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
OTHER DETAILS
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Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Waco , Primary Care - Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Waco, Texas
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