Physician Assistant - Urology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Fargo Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant-Urology to join the urology team. The PA will function as an extender to the supervising physician, providing patient care with defined autonomy within scope of practice.

The position involves clerical/documentation duties, patient education, rounds with the urology service, and participation in performance improvement activities. Schedule is 8:00am–4:30pm, with duties aligned to the Veterans Health Administration mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up history and physical examinations
• Screen outpatients and provide ongoing care
• Order diagnostic tests and consultations
• Accompany Urologist on daily rounds of inpatients
• Write discharge orders under the direction of the Urologist
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families
• Enter accurate and timely progress notes in the CPRS
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety and infection control standards
• Assist in orientation of new staff and educate patients and families
• Participate in performance improvement activities and disaster preparedness
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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. S/he 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 his/her 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