The American Academy of Physicians Assistant’s Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management named Baylor Scott and White Health an Employer of Excellence, joining Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and others as the first healthcare organization in Texas to receive the honor.
The award honors organizations that uphold five principles for PAs: Establishing a supportive culture, providing opportunities for impacting the organization, informing about organizational activity, giving leadership opportunities, and managing conflict. The center noted Baylor’s Advanced Practice Professional Council to work on onboarding and retention for PAs and leadership classes for up-and-coming leaders in the system.
“Advanced practice professionals play an integral role in helping to meet our patients’ healthcare needs,” said Alejandro Arroliga, chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White via release. “These talented clinicians help reinforce our commitment to provide safe, quality care.”
“Our advanced practice professionals improve patient access and quality in a cost effective way,” said John Kasel, director of Advanced Practice Professionals – Baylor Scott & White Central Region via release. “Through the support of our organization, our physician assistants are helping to meet the growing care needs of patients we serve.”
Learn more about the rest of the winners here.
