Job Overview We are seeking an APP to provide office-based care and see patients independently alongside collaborating physicians and APPs. Our APPs mostly work within Centers of Excellence built around specific urologic conditions. Office-based procedures can be taught if desired. Most common diagnoses would include: kidney stones, male voiding dysfunction, female voiding dysfunction, elevated PSA/prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities - Demonstrate a high degree of general medical and urological knowledge and exercise independent judgment as appropriate
- Assess the patient's medical condition by completion of a urological examination
- Document appropriately and communicate with the appropriate physician in a timely manner as required, including, but not limited to: evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, treatment notes, and other reports as requested
- Order and evaluate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications and devices based on the patient's medical condition
- Develop and perform treatment plans in accordance with established protocols
- Order physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or home health care as appropriate
- Perform procedures in office setting (cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, etc.) as trained
Requirements
License/Experience/Skills - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
- Licensure in the state of Virginia
