Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Company: United Urology Group
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn
about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best
patient care, and how we give back to the community.At United
Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and
have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with
their urologic care.We foster a culture that thrives on compassion,
teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our
staff!We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides
patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of
healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for
patient treatments and therapies.We offer competitive salaries and
a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!UUG offers
outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health,
dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much
more!United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology
network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of
Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona
Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.Position
Summary:Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), specifically Nurse
Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PA), will be
responsible, under physician supervision, for performing physical
examinations and writing prescriptions. Within the physician-nurse
practitioner/physician assistant relationship, NP/PA exercises
autonomy in medical decision-making, provides a broad range of
diagnostic and therapeutic services, and will be responsible for
practicing in multiple clinic sites and hospitals as assigned.
Depending on location, this role could be hybrid, with hospital and
office responsibilities.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Conducts
physical exams, evaluates medical history, assesses health status,
orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats
illnesses.May perform Hospital consultations and rounds.May have
the opportunity to act as first assistant to Urological
Surgeons.Limited Hospital/Office call schedule each month.Consult
with physicians as needed and refer to physicians for more
complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of
an NP/PA's scope of work.Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and
monitoring treatments and therapy plans.Administers or orders
laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests that will assist
with medical management; explains the necessity, preparation, and
nature and anticipates effects of treatments and diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures to the patient.Monitoring the effectiveness
of therapeutic interventions.Triages patient calls and evaluates
patient problems.Counsels & educates patients/family on preventive
health care for patient needs.Documents patient information and
care in medical records and may maintain department statistical
database for research purposes.Prepares discharge summaries,
pre-and postoperative evaluation, coordination, and orders as
appropriate if performing hospital consults and rounds.Prescribes,
recommends, and regulates appropriate pharmacologic medicine &
treatment.Coordination and management of patients receiving
advanced therapy.Assistance with the management of patients in
clinical trials.Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or
without notice.Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in
physician assistant studies required andwill be verified prior to
employment.Certification required as a Physician Assistant granted
by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA) andwill be verified prior to employment.Acute care
certification is required and will be verified prior to
employment.Current ACLS, BLS, and CPR certifications required and
will be verified prior to employment.Licensure as a Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of employment
required and will be verified prior to employment.Valid DEA drug
license and controlled substance license in the state of employment
required and will be verified prior to employment.Certification in
Urological Procedures (i.e., cystoscopy) preferred.Urology or
surgical experience preferred but not essential.Direct
Reports:N/A.Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:Current knowledge of
acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, quality assurance,
and patient management and care.Demonstrated ability to work
independently and as an effective healthcare team member.Proven
organizational skills and ability to prioritize
effectively.Excellent customer service skills.Strong written and
verbal communication skills.Proficient computer software and
database skills.Strong attention to detail.Ability to multi-task,
effectively problem-solve and work in a fast-paced
environment.Attention to detail, willingness to learn, and bring
forth ideas to enhance positive patient care.Proficient knowledge
of medical terminology.Comfortable asking probing questions to
patients.Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient
attitude.Maintain & adhere to HIPAA compliance/
regulations.Knowledge of medical models and familiarity with
anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and
physical diagnosis.Knowledge of patient assessment techniques,
including taking medical histories, performing physicals,
evaluating health status, including wellness, and compliance with
care recommendations.Skill gathering and analyzing physiological,
socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.Travel:Must have the
ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within
a geographic region.Physical Requirements for the Job:Regularly
required to sit and stand for extended periods.Involves standing,
sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.Requires full
range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and
eye-hand coordination.May be required to help to transfer the
patient.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40
lbs.Work Environment:Medical office and exam room settings.Frequent
exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions
common to the clinic.Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology
Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity
employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual
orientation.The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will
be subject to a pre-employment background check.Actual compensation
offered to candidates is based on work experience, education,
and/or skill level.UUG2
Keywords: United Urology Group, Charlottesville , Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Other , Upper Marlboro, Virginia
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