Physician Assistant Primary Care
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Job Description
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values Are
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- 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
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our outstanding team.
This is an opportunity to practice meaningful primary care with the help of an integrated healthcare system—while maintaining the flexibility and work-life balance that matter to you.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive compensation with base salary plus productivity and quality incentives
- Hybrid flexibility, including dedicated virtual-visit blocks and the opportunity to work from home up to one day per week
- Flexible clinic scheduling designed to help work-life balance
Team-based Care with Strong Physician Collaboration
- Dedicated support to reduce administrative burden, including centralized refill services, ambulatory pharmacists, in-basket support, and empowered medical assistants
- Generous paid time off designed to support work-life balance and time away when you need it
- Comprehensive benefits with immediate eligibility
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance, when applicable
- Opportunities for professional growth within one of Texas's largest healthcare systems
Essential Functions of the Role
As a Primary Care PA, you'll care for patients across the spectrum of acute, chronic, and preventive medicine. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while working closely with physicians and an experienced care team.
Your Role Will Include
- Evaluating and diagnosing acute and chronic conditions
- Performing comprehensive and problem-focused examinations
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Developing evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribing medications and managing chronic disease
- Providing preventive care and health counseling
- Educating patients and families about treatment, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Coordinating specialty referrals and follow-up care
- Performing procedures within your scope of practice
- Participating in population health and quality-improvement initiatives
Key Success Factors
- We're looking for a collaborative, compassionate PA who enjoys practicing primary care and building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Current Texas Physician Assistant license
- NCCPA certification
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
- DEA
- Ability to meet applicable credentialing and privileging requirements
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
Certification/License/Registration -
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the spectrum of acute, chronic, and preventive medicine. They will work collaboratively with physicians to develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate specialty care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Primary Care at Baylor Scott & White Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 468 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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