Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) - Urology

Description

 Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona (owned and operated by Palo Verde Cancer Specialists) is searching for an Advanced Practice Practitioner (NP or PA) to join our ever-growing practice! This position would travel between our Litchfield Park, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sun City locations.

General Duties & Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 

• Performs complete evaluations on patients of all ages
• Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray, and special studies
• Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data
• Develops a treatment plan for urological conditions in accordance with current urology practice and in conjunction with the urologist
• Implements therapeutic intervention
• Provides appropriate follow-up care
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral, or evaluation by the supervising urologist or other healthcare professionals
• All other duties as assigned

Office Duties & Responsibilities

• Sees new and follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions
• Assists in care, treatment, and follow-up as needed
• Performs and/or assists in-office procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, cystoscopies, post-void residual (PVRs) evals, difficult catheterizations, post-op voiding trails, and other necessary procedures
• Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies, and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up
• Provides phone/video consultation for patient complaints and prescription refills
• Performs on-call duties for urology
• Evaluates, screens, and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources

Job Requirements 

Education & Experience requirements of the Urology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP): 

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent PA program degree
• Current valid state medical license
• DEA/DPS license
• Previous Urology experience is a plus but, not required.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work with others and demonstrate leadership qualities

Benefits: Urology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• The practice is offering an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical malpractice insurance, 401K, and health insurance.

Check out our website for more information about our practice. https://www.academic-urology.com