Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant-Urology

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York, NY is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our urology team. You will work with urologists to provide outpatient and inpatient care, pre- and post-operative management, and assist in procedures as needed.

Eligible candidates hold a PA Master’s or NP Master’s/Doctorate, state licensure, NCCPA/AANP-ANCC certification, DEA, BLS and ACLS. Experience in urology or surgical settings is preferred but training is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree for PA or NP and current state licensure.
• NCCPA/AANP-ANCC certification and DEA registration.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1–2 years in urology or surgical specialties preferred or new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations for patients with urological conditions.
• Conduct histories, physical exams, and assessments.
• Order and interpret urinalysis, imaging and lab tests.
• Assist in minor office procedures (catheters, cystoscopy, bladder scans).
• First-assist in surgical procedures as needed.
• Educate patients on disease processes, treatment plans, and post-op care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Document visits and procedures in EMR accurately.
• Provide hospital consult coverage as applicable.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with scope of practice and state regulations.

Skills

Urology knowledge

Surgical assisting

Team collaboration

Education

PA: Master’s degree

NP: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our urology team. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with urologists to provide comprehensive care to patients with urological conditions. This role includes responsibilities in outpatient clinics, inpatient rounding, pre- and post-operative care, and assisting in procedures as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations for patients with urological conditions.




• Conduct detailed histories, physical examinations, and assessments.




• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, imaging studies, and lab work.




• Assist in minor office procedures (e.g., catheter placements, cystoscopies, bladder scans).




• First-assist in surgical procedures as needed (PA-specific where permitted).




• Provide patient education on disease processes, treatment plans, surgical preparation, and post-op care.




• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.




• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record (EMR) accurately and timely.




• Participate in inpatient rounds and provide hospital consult coverage (if applicable).




• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with scope of practice and state regulations.




• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • PA: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

  • NP: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with certification in Adult, Family, or Acute Care.




• Licensure/Certification:

  • Current state licensure as a PA or NP.

  • National certification (NCCPA for PA; AANP/ANCC for NP).

  • DEA registration and prescriptive authority.

  • BLS and ACLS certifications required.




• Experience:

  • Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in urology or a surgical specialty preferred but will train.

  • New graduates with strong clinical rotations in urology or surgical areas will be considered.

Salary: $135,000-$150,000

(May include bonuses and incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.