Physician Assistant - Urology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting a full-time Physician Assistant in Urology at the Fargo Healthcare System. The role involves providing patient care as part of the urology team, including performing examinations, ordering tests, and maintaining medical records.

The ideal candidate has a Physician Assistant degree, strong clinical assessment skills, and a commitment to patient education. The position offers a work schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience in urology or relevant healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up history and physical examinations.
• Order diagnostic tests and consultations.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate progress notes in electronic records.
• Assist in orientation of new staff.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Patient education

Electronic record management

Collaboration with physicians

Infection control standards

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)

Specialized medical equipment

Job description

Summary

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) full‑time Physician Assistant‑Urology. The Urology Physician Assistant (PA) is an important member of the urology team. The PA functions as an agent of the Urologist, providing patient care as an extender of the Supervising Physician's practice. As an agent of the Supervising Physician, the PA functions within defined levels of autonomy as outlined in the scope of practice.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements—seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being
• Duties include: performing initial and follow‑up history and physical examinations—screening outpatients and providing ongoing care—ordering diagnostic tests and consultations—accompanying Urologist on daily rounds of inpatients—writing discharge orders under the direction of the Urologist—providing education and counseling to patients and families— and performing urology treatment
• The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record
• This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients
• The incumbent adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards—regulations and work practices— as well as ergonomic standards
• He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials
• The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff and will provide patient and family education—including informed consent
• The incumbent maintains supplies, equipment, and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency
• He/she demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• The PA is expected to participate in performance improvement activities—disaster preparedness—administrative duties—and other responsibilities assigned by the Supervising Physician or Associate Chief of Staff—Surgery ICC
• Work Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm