About this role
Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute – Waxahachie, Texas
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- 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.
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Job Summary
Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team in Waxahachie, Texas. This is a replacement position supporting a busy orthopedic practice that provides care across orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine.
The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who renders direct patient care and has delegated prescriptive authority. The NP is credentialed, privileged, and recognized as an independent provider. Working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and the care team, the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient orthopedic care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Responsibilities include evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, developing evidence-based treatment plans, coordinating rehabilitation and conservative management strategies, providing patient education, and facilitating referrals for specialty services when appropriate.
This position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of orthopedic specialties and provides an excellent opportunity for a provider who is eager to learn and develop within orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. While candidates with orthopedic or sports medicine experience are preferred, exceptional new graduates with strong academic preparation, orthopedic rotations, athletic training experience, or other relevant clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Onsite supervising physicians provide mentorship and clinical support.
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Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday through Friday
- Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Occasional schedule adjustments may occur based on patient care and department needs
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Practice Highlights
- Established orthopedic and sports medicine practice
- Collaborative team environment with onsite physician support
- Exposure to orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, and sports medicine
- Opportunity to learn multiple orthopedic subspecialties
- Strong mentorship and training environment
- Opportunity to care for patients throughout the continuum of orthopedic treatment, from diagnosis and rehabilitation through long-term follow-up and recovery management
- Outpatient-focused practice with a strong emphasis on patient education, conservative treatment management, and coordinated specialty care
- Supportive environment for both experienced providers and motivated new graduates
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Essential Functions of the Role
- Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive and problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Evaluate orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports-related injuries.
- Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
- Diagnose and manage orthopedic conditions under the supervision of collaborating physicians.
- Prescribe or recommend medications, therapies, rehabilitation programs, and other treatments as appropriate.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
- Determine when patients may benefit from surgical consultation versus conservative treatment or rehabilitation.
- Counsel patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, rehabilitation plans, injury prevention, and recovery expectations.
- Counsel patients regarding medication regimens, potential side effects, and treatment compliance.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Initiate consultations and referrals when patient needs exceed the provider's scope of practice or expertise.
- Provide consultation-level services appropriate to specialty training and experience.
- Perform procedures and treatments within delegated authority and approved policies.
- Participate in pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up care within the clinic setting.
- Assist in delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care across multiple orthopedic specialties.
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Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Master's Degree or higher in Nursing required.
Experience
- Less than one year of experience required.
- One to two years of orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, or related clinical experience preferred.
- Strong new graduates with relevant clinical rotations and a demonstrated interest in orthopedics are encouraged to apply.
Certification / Licensure / Registration
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact RN license.
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Certification from an accredited national certifying body appropriate to the patient population served.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of orthopedic and sports medicine principles and treatment modalities.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Ability to interpret radiologic studies, laboratory findings, and other diagnostic testing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in computer systems and electronic medical records.
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based treatment plans.
- Ability to counsel patients regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification strategies.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
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Practice Location
Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute – Waxahachie
2360 N. Interstate 35E, Suite 320
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Care Setting
- Outpatient Clinic
Proposed Supervising Physician
Paul T. Freudigman, Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, respected, and supported. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive while delivering exceptional care to those we serve.
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About Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute – Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute – Waxahachie provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients throughout Ellis County and the surrounding communities. The practice offers evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing management for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and return to their active lifestyles.
The multidisciplinary care team includes orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation specialists, athletic trainers, and support staff working together to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Patients benefit from access to advanced diagnostic imaging, evidence-based treatment plans, non-operative management options, and seamless coordination of care across the Baylor Scott & White Health system.
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About Waxahachie, Texas
Located in Ellis County just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Waxahachie offers a welcoming, family-oriented community with a small-town feel and growing suburban amenities. The area is known for its strong school systems, established neighborhoods, and steady growth.
Residents enjoy a variety of local parks, lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities, along with a vibrant cultural scene that includes historic downtown events, festivals, museums, and community traditions. Waxahachie provides an appealing balance of affordability, community connection, and convenient access to the greater DFW region.ills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
- Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs, and Texas APRN.
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.