Urology Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

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Job Description

• A Physician Assistant functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost-effective care to patients within the APP's scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Obtains relevant health and medical history, performs thorough physical assessment, reviews and interprets pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develops appropriate differential diagnoses. Develops and implements treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence-based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedules appropriate follow-up management.
• Actively incorporates evidence-based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conducts preventive health screening based on age, history, and patient needs. Maintains clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care.
• Maintains essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintains extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derives correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies.
• Develops comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients. Revises the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Prioritizes work and assists staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintains high productivity according to identified standards.
• Provides instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries, and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and or staff meetings.
• Interacts with patients and families in a respectful, courteous, and timely fashion using appropriate communication for the patient and situation. Interacts collaboratively with coworkers, other team members, and staff in a respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient care needs and situations.
• Engages in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement. Consults with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
• No prior experience required.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: North Carolina Urology - Raleigh
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $48.02 - $65.75 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.