UROLOGY NP-PA

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, CA is seeking a Urology NP-PA to provide episodic and ongoing patient care under physician supervision, performing histories, exams, and treatment planning per protocol.

You will coordinate with the Medical Director, order labs and imaging, educate patients, and contribute to routine quality improvement while guiding clinical support staff in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients, independently assesses and develops a treatment plan according to protocol and physician consultations.
• Determines whether the patient's condition requires immediate physician attention.
• Executes standing orders and orders labs and x-ray studies.
• After physician consultation, may refer appropriate patients to specialists for consultation.
• May perform routine therapeutic procedures.
• Writes prescriptions as permitted by the state regulatory agency.
• Instructs and counsels patients or guardians on health matters and follow-up.
• Assists site Manager in supervising clinical support staff and maintaining protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement activities through chart reviews and other methods.

Job description

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UROLOGY NP-PA

Urology Center Full Time Brawley, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1660

Salary Range: $76.31 To $87.72 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Medical Director, examines and treats patients, for episodic visits and on-going care of chronic and acute health conditions. Does health history and physical examinations and manages low to high-risk patients according to protocol and within limits of training and competence with appropriate MD supervision and consultation. Coordinates care with MD to makes referrals to outside agencies as indicated. Complies with all of the facility's policies, procedures, and PA protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Examines patients: independently assesses and develops a treatment plan according to the protocols and consultations with the physician
• Determines whether the patient's condition requires the immediate attention of the supervising physician.
• Executes standing orders.
• Identifies normal and abnormal findings in history and physical exam. Orders appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies.
• After consultation with the supervising physician, may refer appropriate patients to specialist for consultation.
• May perform routine therapeutic procedures.
• Writes prescriptions as permitted by the state regulatory agency
• Instructs and counsels patient or legal guardian regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, medications, and the nature and treatment of their injury or illness and required follow up.
• 4. Assists the site Manager in providing supervision of clinical support staff in their role of doing patient prep, assessments, documentation, and education to facility patients.
• Assist the Medical Director and Manager in maintaining and updating protocols as necessary based on current technical data.
• Actively participates in Quality improvement activities through routine chart reviews or other methods identified by the Manager and/or Medical Director.