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Physician Assistant - Outpatient ? Adult Psychiatry
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$119,339 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- Adult Psychiatry (Outpatient) Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a PA to join our Adult Psychiatry team in Temple, Texas . This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a supportive outpatient setting. Position Highlights Outpatient Adult Psychiatry practice Monday
- Friday | 8:00 AM
- 5:00 PM No weekends No call responsibilities Patient census: approximately 10-15 patients per day Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment focused on recovery and long-term wellness Key Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult patients Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and manage treatment plans for patients in recovery Diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health conditions Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators to support comprehensive patient care Provide patient education on treatment options, recovery resources, and relapse prevention Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record Why Baylor Scott & White Health As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to improving the health 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): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.