Physician Assistant- General Cardiology- Round Rock

Physician Assistant – General Cardiology – Round Rock

Company:
Baylor Scott & White Health,

Location:

Round Rock, Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology Team in Round Rock, Texas. Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. We are looking for a committed team player focused on quality and able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award‑winning integrated healthcare system.

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing 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 protocols/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. Evaluate patients’ response to care and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• 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 and training.
• Manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures.
• Knowledge of principles, 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).

• Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (plus one weekend every 4–6 weeks)
• Outpatient/Inpatient setting
• 14 patients per day

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer; PA license through the state of Texas.

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