Physician Assistant - Office-based (Acute Care)

Urology Of Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week dedicated training program

No night call responsibilities

Opportunities for procedures in office or ASC setting

Subspecialization opportunities

Job summary

Urology Of Virginia is looking for a Physician Assistant to provide office-based care within an acute clinical model. The role involves assessing patients with urgent urological conditions and developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. The successful candidate will have a strong medical background in urology and will perform various procedures as needed.

This opportunity ensures a rewarding environment with no night call responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth within the urology fields.

Qualifications

• Licensure in the state of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical conditions through comprehensive urological examinations.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Prescribe and monitor medications based on patients' conditions.
• Perform acute office-based procedures as trained.

Skills

General medical knowledge

Urological knowledge

Independent judgment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job 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

• 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

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 (e.g., kidney stones, hematuria, infection, urinary retention) by completing a urological examination
• Document appropriately and communicate with the appropriate physician in a timely manner as required, including 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

Required License/Experience/Skills

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

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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.