Physician Assistant - Office-based (General Urology)

Job Description

Job Description

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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 and see patients independently alongside collaborating physicians and APPs. Our Physician Assistants mostly work within Centers of Excellence built around specific urologic conditions. Office-based procedures can be taught if desired. Most common diagnoses would include: kidney stones, male voiding dysfunction, female voiding dysfunction, elevated PSA/prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high degree of general medical and urological knowledge and exercise independent judgment as appropriate
• Assess the patient’s medical condition 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 procedures in office setting (cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, etc.) as trained

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.