Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Fort Worth is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Clinic Team.

Baylor Scott & White Rheumatology Fort Worth is a 2-physician outpatient practice. This practice commonly treats systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, sarcoid vasculitis gout and osteoarthritis fibromyalgia.

The primary responsibilities are:

Evaluates and assesses new and follow-up patients in the office

Educates patients

Successful candidates a minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care. This position requires a strong focus on patient care and service. Individuals who are self-motivated, hardworking, detail oriented, and adhere to clinical protocols are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate for the Physician Assistant role maintains effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professional, and courteous manner; and keeps abreast of current research and incorporates relevant findings into specific areas of clinical practice.

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

The APP 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.

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

CME reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Physician Assistant (PA) license

EDUCATION - Masters'

EXPERIENCE - Minimum 1 year experience required in Rheumatology

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.