Allentown, Pennsylvania
Posted: 29-Oct-24
Location: Temple, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24015252
Join Our Hematology Team at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas!
Are you passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients? Do you thrive in a collaborative, patient-centered environment? Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology/Oncology team in Temple, Texas.
What is Hematology?
Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. Hematologists and hematopathologists are highly trained healthcare providers who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood and its components, including blood cells and bone marrow. Hematology plays a critical role in diagnosing conditions like anemia, infections, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia. As part of our Hematology/Oncology team, you?ll work with patients managing these interesting conditions, providing comprehensive, compassionate care.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health and Temple, Texas?
For over 120 years, Baylor Scott & White Health has been a leader in innovative, patient-centered care, serving not just the Temple community, but individuals and families across the state, country, and even globally. At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, we offer award-winning services across our hospital campus, pediatric facilities, long-term care centers, and network of specialty clinics. Our commitment to patient care is deeply rooted in our healthcare ministry, and as we look toward the future, our mission remains strong: to serve patients of all ages, for a lifetime.
Beyond the workplace, Temple is a dynamic and vibrant community where you?ll never run out of things to do! Whether you enjoy shopping downtown, playing on the lake, exploring the many parks, hiking trails, sipping local wines and craft beers, or savoring a delicious meal, it all starts here. Temple is a place full of local character and unique experiences, offering the perfect mix of professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment.
About the Position: M-F 8-5 (Outpatient)
This role is primarily clinic-based, but may involve some in-patient work, providing you with a well-rounded mix of patient interactions. As a key member of our Hem/Onc team, you will work closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. You'll enjoy autonomy while being supported by a collaborative group dedicated to excellence in patient care.
If you?re passionate about working with patients facing a range of hematologic conditions and want to make a meaningful difference in their lives, this position is the perfect opportunity for you! There is opportunity to grow and expand your responsibilities and the complexity of conditions with the experience gained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive physical exams and gather medical histories for new and existing patients.
- Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic tests to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and recommend therapies with a focus on safety and effectiveness.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and health promotion.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes within our integrated healthcare system.
- Work in both an outpatient clinic setting and, when needed, provide care in inpatient settings.
What You Bring:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privileges, as well as Texas APRN licensure (or eligible), if an APRN.
- Less than 1 year of experience is welcome - new graduates are encouraged to apply!
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
- A passion for hematology and oncology care, with strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Why You?ll Love Working Here:
- Be part of a team in a nationally recognized healthcare system known for innovative, high-quality care.
- Competitive benefits from Day 1, including health and welfare options, 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.
- Monday through Friday schedule with a supportive and dedicated team.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Join Us Today!
If you?re ready to bring your clinical expertise and compassionate care to a team that?s making a real difference, apply today to join Baylor Scott & White Health?s Hematology team in Temple, Texas. We can?t wait to welcome you!
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the state of TX.