Urology Physician Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Providers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join its busy Urology department in Sacramento. This role involves managing both outpatient clinic responsibilities and hospital rounds, providing comprehensive care to patients with urologic issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical and surgical settings, with a focus on patient assessment and treatment planning. The organization offers a competitive compensation package, including full health benefits and a supportive work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Full Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

CME Stipend

Malpractice Insurance

Retirement Plan

Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical and surgical experience required.
• Urology-specific experience and laparoscopic assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and diagnose illnesses.
• Develop patient care plans and prescribe necessary treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Health Promotion Education

Education

Valid California Medical License

National Certification

Completion of State Mandated Courses

Job description

Overview

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a multi-specialty group in the Sacramento region, is looking to add a Physician Assistant provider to its busy Urology department. MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation’s Mercy Medical Group locations throughout Sacramento.

This position will involve both outpatient clinic responsibilities. These duties will include new patient consults and returning office visits, patient education, and responding to patient inquiries for a wide variety of urologic problems. Additional duties of hospital rounds for post-op care may be included periodically.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday with no nights/ no call responsibilities.

Mercy Medical Group offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package including bonus potential, full health/dental insurance, CME stipend, malpractice insurance, and retirement plan.

Compensation Range: $133,000 - $176,000 / Year

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Community Description

Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:

1. Conduct comprehensive health assessments.
2. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
3. Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Treatment Planning and Management:

1. Develop and implement patient care plans.
2. Prescribe medications and therapies.
3. Provide health promotion and disease prevention education.

Collaboration and Consultation:

1. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
2. Consult with physicians and specialists as needed.
3. Coordinate patient care across various settings.

Qualifications

1. 1+ years of experience in both the clinical and surgical setting
2. Urology-specific experience and laparoscopic first assisting are highly desirable
3. A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
4. Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
5. Completion of state mandated educational courses