Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Hospitalist

Baylor Scott & White Health

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Dallas, TexasFull TimeHospital Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baylor Scott & White Health as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Nights, Hospitalist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients Initiate and manage treatment plans us.

Conduct hospital rounds, admissions, and discharges as needed Perform procedures within scope of practice an.

develop and implement outcomes-based treatment plans Skill in interpreting diagnostic tests and responding t.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Baylor Scott & White Health as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Nights, Hospitalist.

Key Skills

Inpatient medicineClinical assessmentPatient careDiagnostic interpretationTreatment planningPrescriptive authorityCritical thinkingElectronic medical recordsRapid responseInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationAcute careHospitalist proceduresEvidence-based practice

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current Texas licensure and NCCPA certification. Essential certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a focus on clinical competency in inpatient or acute care settings.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nocturnist Physician Assistant – Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Health a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at Baylor Scott & White Health 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 Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Inpatient medicine, Clinical assessment, Patient care, Diagnostic interpretation, Treatment planning, Prescriptive authority, Critical thinking, Electronic medical records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nocturnist Physician Assistant provides direct patient care during overnight hours, including admissions, cross-coverage, and urgent clinical management. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while documenting all care activities in accordance with regulatory...

Benefits package: Immediate Health and Welfare Benefits, 401(k) with Dollar-for-Dollar Match up to 5%, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off Starting Day 1. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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