Physician Assistant - Acute Care

Description

Company Overview

Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a 100-year history of providing comprehensive and high-quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region. Our clinical care team consists of board-certified Urologists and 30+ Advanced Practice Providers. Working in a team-based environment, our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health, while providing rewarding opportunities for APPs to function at the top of their license. Our APP program is nationally recognized as a leader in developing and expanding the role of APPs in Urology.

Highlights of all positions include:

• 12-week dedicated training program at hiring
• No night call responsibilities
• Opportunities to perform procedures in office or ASC setting (cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, etc.)
• Opportunities to subspecialize if desired

We have many roles with potential availability. Contact [email protected] for more information. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, consider the opportunities that Urology of Virginia has to offer!

Job Overview

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide office-based care within our Acute Care clinical model. This successful clinic allows a ‘same day/next day’ appointments model for patients with urgent urological conditions. Most common diagnoses are: kidney stones, hematuria, infection, urinary retention, etc. The Physician Assistant will decide upon intervention and follow up needs in collaboration with the supporting physicians. Involvement in procedural care is available and encouraged.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high degree of general medical and urological knowledge and exercise independent judgment as appropriate
• Assess the patient’s medical conditions (Ex: kidney stones, hematuria, infection, urinary retention, etc.) by completion of a urological examination
• Document appropriately and communicate with the appropriate physician in a timely manner as required, including, but not limited to: evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, treatment notes, and other reports as requested
• Order and evaluate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications and devices based on the patient’s medical condition
• Develop and perform treatment plans in accordance with established protocols
• Order physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or home health care as appropriate
• Perform acute office-based procedures as trained

Requirements

Required License/Experience/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Licensure in the state of Virginia

Equal employment opportunity for all is a very important philosophy for our practice. We will evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, non-disqualifying disability, history of military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, assignments, promotions, reassignments or transfers, disciplinary matters, establishment of rates of pay or other compensation, and selection for training programs.