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Baylor Scott & White Health
Cameron, Texas · Hybrid

Physician Assistant, Primary Care

Physician Assistant Above average in Physician Assistant rolesFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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.
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 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 and diagnose acute and chronic conditions while developing evidence-based treatment plans for patients. They will also perform examinations, order diagnostic studies, and coordinate specialty referrals to ensure comprehensive primary care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient examinationTreatment planningMedication managementPatient educationCompassionate care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Primary Care at Baylor Scott & White Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,010 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

In Texas, the Primary Care weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$142k (24 salary observations; 65 listings), vs ~$139k nationally (638 salary observations; 1,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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.

6.0/10 work-life score · Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,010 active roles in this profession

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Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 32 employers

CME allowance
78%
401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician Assistant roles

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with base salary plus productivity and quality incentives
Hybrid flexibility with work from home up to one day per week
Flexible clinic scheduling
Team-based care with strong physician collaboration
Centralized refill services
Ambulatory pharmacists
In-basket support
Empowered medical assistants