Join Our Team
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team in Waco, Texas.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative surgical practice providing comprehensive care across the inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and operating room settings. The Physician Assistant will work closely with an experienced surgical team managing patients throughout the continuum of care, including pre-operative evaluations, first assisting in the operating room, post-operative management, inpatient rounding, emergency department consults, and outpatient clinic visits.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, team-oriented Physician Assistant with a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered surgical care. Candidates with two years of surgical experience are preferred.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest is a full-service community hospital and part of Baylor Scott & White Health, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in Texas. Serving Waco and surrounding Central Texas communities, the hospital provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency care across a wide range of specialties, including neurosurgery, urology, sports medicine, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Hillcrest serves as a key regional referral center and offers advanced clinical services supported by a broad primary care and specialty network. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence through Magnet designation and plays an important role in supporting coordinated care across the region.
About Waco, Texas
Located along the Brazos River between Dallas and Austin, Waco offers a blend of small-town charm and growing urban amenities. The community has a strong academic presence, a diverse economy, and a revitalized downtown district.
Residents enjoy access to outdoor recreation, including parks and trails along the Brazos River, as well as museums, local dining, and cultural attractions. Waco offers a balanced lifestyle with affordability, community connection, and convenient access to major Texas cities.
Position Highlights
Join an established Surgical Specialty practice
Mix of outpatient clinic, inpatient care, operating room, and emergency department consults
First assist in the operating room
Approximately 15 patients per day
Ten call days per month
Collaborative physician and Advanced Practice Provider team
Opportunity to care for patients throughout the surgical continuum
Two years of surgical experience preferred
Schedule
Monday through Friday
Outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and operating room responsibilities
Approximately 10 call days per month
Emergency department consult coverage
Average patient volume of 15 patients per day
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well throughout every stage of your career. Eligible employees may receive:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Role Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant - Surgical Specialty provides direct patient care within the scope of practice established by the supervising physician. This role supports surgical patients across the perioperative continuum, including evaluation, treatment planning, operative assistance, and post-operative management.
Responsibilities include:
Perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Prescribe medications and recommend treatments within scope of practice.
Perform procedures appropriate to training and delegated privileges.
First assist during surgical procedures.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
Round on hospitalized patients and provide emergency department consultations as needed.
Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery, and health promotion.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Initiate specialty consultations and referrals when appropriate.
Participate in all phases of perioperative patient care across outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
Provide additional patient care coverage as departmental needs require.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience
One or more years of Physician Assistant experience required
Two years of surgical experience preferred
Licensure & Certifications
Current Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of Texas
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer
Our Core Values
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we:
Serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
Never settle by constantly striving for better.
Are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
Make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.
Belonging at Baylor Scott & White Health
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees, patients, and communities can thrive.