• Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    Neuro ICU – Physician Assistant

    **Location:** Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, TX

    **Schedule:** Nights only | 7-on / 14-off | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

    **Call Requirements:** None

    **Employment Type:** Full-time

    Position Overview:

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is seeking a highly motivated and autonomous **Physician Assistant (PA)** to join our **Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)** team. This **night-shift-only** role follows a desirable **7-on / 14-off schedule** with **no call responsibilities** , offering an exceptional work-life balance.

     

    As a PA in the Neuro ICU, you will work closely with the nocturnal intensivist and house staff, managing high-acuity neurological patients, performing critical care procedures, handling ICU admissions, and providing overnight cross-coverage.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Provide **overnight care** for critically ill neurological patients in the Neuro ICU

    + Perform and manage ICU-level procedures including:

    + **Central line placement**

    + **Arterial line placement**

    + **Intubations**

    + Manage **cross-coverage** within the unit

    + Handle **ICU admissions** overnight

    + Participate in **interdisciplinary rounding** with the nocturnal intensivist and support team

    Qualifications:

    + **Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)** in the state of Texas

    + Completion of an accredited PA program

    + **New graduates** are welcome to apply; **1+ years of experience** in critical care, neurology, or emergency medicine is preferred

    + Proficiency or willingness to train in procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, and intubation

    + Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

    About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple:

    + 640-bed multi-specialty **teaching hospital**

    + Level I Trauma Center and regional referral center

    + Ranked **\#5 among top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S.** (Thomson Reuters, 2022)

    + Home to **31 accredited residency and fellowship programs**

    About Temple, TX:

    Temple is one of Texas’s best-kept secrets—ranked the **6th most affordable place to live in the U.S.** With no state income tax, a strong local economy, and easy access to **Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio** , Temple combines small-town charm with big-city convenience.

     

    Belonging Statement

     

    We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

    + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    + CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

     

    Physician Assistants (PA)

     

    ACLS (ACLS): Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.