Advanced Practice - Urology Opening in Litchfield Park, AZ
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Urology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) - Urology Opening in Litchfield Park, AZ**
Located 20 miles from Phoenix
**Position Details**
- Searching for an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join a growing practice. They are looking for candidates interested in working in the hospital/in-patient setting.
- General Duties & Responsibilities of the APP
- Performs complete evaluations on patients of all ages
- Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray, and special studies
- Establishes a working diagnosis based on acquired data
- Develops a treatment plan for urological conditions in accordance with current urology practice and in conjunction with the urologist
- Implements therapeutic intervention
- Provides appropriate follow-up care
- Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising urologist or other healthcare professionals
- Other duties as assigned
- Hospital Duties & Responsibilities:
- Sees new and follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions
- Assists in care, treatment, and follow-up as needed
- Performs and/or assists in procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, cystoscopies, post-void residual (PVRs) evals, difficult catheterizations, post-op voiding trails, and other necessary procedures
- Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies, and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up
- Performs on-call duties for urology
- Evaluates, screens, and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes the utilization of community resources
- Education & Experience Requirements of the Urology APP
- Master of Science from an accredited PA or NP program.
- Current valid state medical license
- DEA/DPS license
- Previous Urology experience is a plus but, not required.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities
- Benefits: Excellent base salary and benefits package that includes medical malpractice insurance, 401K, and health insurance, and sign-on bonus.