Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider - Phoenix, AZ, United States - Palo Verde Hematology

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 be hospital-based and will require travel between several of our hospital affiliates thoughout the West/North Valley.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sees new, follow-up, and post-op patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions
• Assists in care, treatment, and follow-up as needed
• Performs and/or assists procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, cystoscopies, 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, sign-on bonus, and a benefits package that includes medical malpractice insurance, 401K, and health insurance.

Check out our website for more information about our practice.

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