Physician Assistant-Urology

Down East Community Hospital; Maine; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Maine is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide high quality patient service in the urology department. The successful candidate will conduct patient assessments, assist with urologic procedures, and educate patients on their care. A current State of Maine PA license and completion of a Physician Assistant program are required. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient care, with a commitment to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current State of Maine PA license and completion of Physician Assistant program.
• Valid DEA.
• Attention to detail and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic tests.
• Assist in diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions.
• Performs or assists with urologic procedures.
• Write and manage patient progress notes.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Completion of Physician Assistant program

Current State of Maine PA license

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Diagnostic tests

Job description

Description

Physician Assistant is responsible to provide high quality patient service to support the provision of care within the urology department in coordination with the Urologist. Interacts with patients, families, and staff members to promote excellent patient care and management in the Urology practice.

• Conducts patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic tests.
• Assist in diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and prostate issues.
• Performs or assists with urologic procedures such as cystoscopies, catheter placements and replacements, bladder scans, and urodynamic studies.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care and education.
• Write and manage patient progress notes, orders, and prescriptions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, procedures, medications, and ongoing care.
• Respond to patient inquiries and manage follow-up care.
• Communicate with patients via various communication avenues, including secure messaging.
• Participates with any department quality indicators.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital policies as well as compliance with all State, Federal and CMS policies of licensing and certification.
• Responsible to maintain medical record privacy and security according to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the hospital’s mission, vision and values as well as service excellence standards while completing all tasks and responsibilities.
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Perform duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.

• Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
• Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.

*DECH and CCH are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

• Current State of Maine PA license and completion of Physician Assistant program.
• Valid DEA.
• Passion for teamwork and compassionate patient care.
• Attention to detail and communication skills are a must.