Advanced Practice Provider
2 weeks ago
At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients lives with their urologic care.
We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff
We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends
UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more
United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.
Position Summary:
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), specifically Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PA), will be responsible, under physician supervision, for performing physical examinations and writing prescriptions. Within the physician-nurse practitioner/physician assistant relationship, NP/PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making, provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, and will be responsible for practicing in multiple clinic sites and hospitals as assigned. Depending on location, this role could be hybrid, with hospital and office responsibilities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Conducts physical exams, evaluates medical history, assesses health status, orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses.
May perform Hospital consultations and rounds.
May have the opportunity to act as first assistant to Urological Surgeons.
Limited Hospital/Office call schedule each month.
Consult with physicians as needed and refer to physicians for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of an NP/PAs scope of work.
Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
Administers or orders laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests that will assist with medical management; explains the necessity, preparation, and nature and anticipates effects of treatments and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
Counsels & educates patients/family on preventive health care for patient needs.
Documents patient information and care in medical records and may maintain department statistical database for research purposes.
Prepares discharge summaries, pre-and postoperative evaluation, coordination, and orders as appropriate if performing hospital consults and rounds.
Prescribes, recommends and regulates appropriate pharmacologic medicine & treatment.
Coordination and management of patients receiving advanced therapy.
Assistance with the management of patients in clinical trials.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Bachelors or masters degree in physician assistant studies required.
Certification required as a Physician Assistant granted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Acute care certification is required.
Current ACLS, BLS, and CPR certifications required.
Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of employment required.
Valid DEA drug license and controlled substance license in the state of employment required.
Certification in Urological Procedures (i.e., cystoscopy) preferred.
Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential.
Direct Reports:
N/A
Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:
Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, quality assurance, and patient management and care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective healthcare team member.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer software and database skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, effectively problem-solve, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and bring forth ideas to enhance positive patient care.
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
Comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
Maintain & adhere to HIPAA compliance/ regulations.
Knowledge of medical models and familiarity with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
Skill gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
Travel:
Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.
Physical Requirements for the Job:
Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
May be required to help to transfer the patient.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Work Environment:
Medical office and exam room settings.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions common to the clinic.
Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.
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