Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery

Overview

Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery role at Baylor Scott & White Health in Lakeway, Texas. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

The neurosurgery team is seeking a Physician Assistant to join a strong and growing program in the Austin area.

Responsibilities

• Primarily Monday–Friday daytime schedule with rotating on-call and weekend rounding.
• Clinic and operating room responsibilities, inpatient and outpatient care.
• Work within an Epic EMR system in a fully integrated health system.
• Provide assessment and management of patients: perform physical examinations, order and interpret tests, formulate treatment plans, and monitor patient outcomes.
• Prescribe and manage medications and other therapies in accordance with approved policies, emphasizing safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop comprehensive, outcomes-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medications, nutrition, and health promotion; educate on drug regimens and possible interactions.
• Maintain thorough patient records; initiate referrals as needed; provide consultation for conditions within the specialty.
• Manage patients in settings beyond primary clinic (inpatient, emergency, surgical/procedural, etc.).
• Perform invasive procedures within scope and competency as delegated by supervising physician.
• Provide pre- and post-operative follow-up; participate in perioperative management including outpatient, inpatient, and OR settings.
• Contribute to coverage needs as required by the department.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification/License: Current Physician Assistant license in Texas; NCCPA certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Note: These requirements are subject to change based on position type and/or level.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) with matching up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.