Physician Assistant

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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 – Arizona Urology Specialists, 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 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. This is a hybrid role with both hospital and office responsibilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs Hospital Consults and rounds. Conducts physical exams, evaluates medical history, assesses health status, orders, and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and treats illnesses. May have the opportunity to act as surgical first assistant to Urological Surgeons.
• Limited Hospital/Office call schedule each month.
• Consults with physicians as needed and refers 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; explain 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 patient/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.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates appropriate pharmacologic medicine & treatment.
• Coordination and management of patients receiving Immunotherapy (Provenge).
• 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.

Keywords: PA-C, Physician Assistant, consultations, rounds, UUG1

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Certification required as a Physician Assistant granted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Acute care certification is required.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and CPR certification required.
• Licensure as a Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Arizona required.
• Valid DEA drug license and Arizona controlled substance license required.
• Certification in Urological Procedures (i.e., cystoscopy) preferred.
• Urology or surgical experience preferred but not essential.

Travel:

• Must have the ability to travel to offices & hospitals within a geographic region.

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 Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Skill gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.

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 Familiar with anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, and physical diagnosis.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Skill gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.

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.