Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Baptist as a Physician Assistant in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the physicians assistant utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
- Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Provides clinical leadership.
Requirements
- 1 year clinical experience functioning in the Physician Assistant role in a primary care setting Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required
- Computer literate. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required
- Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges. BLS Preferred/Desired
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Baptist as a Physician Assistant.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Baptist a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Baptist is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Clinical leadership, Surgical assistance, Prescriptive authority, Care planning, Patient advocacy, Computer literacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose illnesses, and manage treatment plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. They are also responsible for providing clinical leadership and assisting in surgical procedures.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
7d ago
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