Physician Assistant - Neuro ICU

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.