Physician - Urology (Physician #) - Austin, TX, United States - Urology America

Description

We are seeking a Urology Advanced Practice Provider in Austin, TX.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work closely with the Urologist and other physicians.
Additionally, the ability to be on call at local hospitals is essential.

An APP is a non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

APPs provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the Texas Medical Board and Texas Board of Nursing in collaboration with their supervising physician(s).

APPs are trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to create a seamless environment of care.
Urology experience preferred
Urology Austin
Urology Austin.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays
Specializes in Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Low Testosterone, Kidney Cancer, Advanced BPH procedures, kidney stones, and all general urology.
Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.

Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.

Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.

Evaluates patients response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication and health promotion.

Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
Be available to take on-call shifts as needed
Successful completion of advanced nurse practitioner training and certification from approved nurse practitioner program (APRN).

Successful training and completion of an accredited certified nurse specialist (CNS) or family/primary nurse practitioner program (NP) and certification from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus one year of nurse practitioner experience.
Computer literacy required