Physician Assistant (Urology)

Job Summary:

Houston Metro Urology, Houston’s largest and most comprehensive urology group is seeking to join our team. With 20+ physicians, 10 locations, and 130+ employees, HMU specializes in general urology for both men and women, as well as specialty areas such as incontinence, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, management of kidney stone disease, cancer treatment of the genitourinary organs, and more.

The Urology Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider who is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in a primarily outpatient setting. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in urology. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families.

Major Responsibilities:

Outpatient Specific Responsibilities (95%)

1. Conduct comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients with acute, chronic and/or potential health problems.

2. Establish medical diagnosis.

3. Provide medical management.

4. Accurately and appropriately transcribe or execute standing orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.

5. Discuss proposed surgical procedures with attendant risks and potential complications to obtain proper patient informed consent.

6. See patients in follow-up for routine post-operative care and manage complications related to surgery.

7. Provide appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.

8. Communicate effectively with referring health care providers.

Inpatient Specific Responsibilities (5%)

1. Perform daytime hospital consultations as needed.

2. Potential for limited number of overnight call shifts

Procedures

* Performs routine clinical procedures independently as outlined in practice agreements/scope of practice including, but not limited to, the following:

• Catheter insertion
• Catheter changes
• Complex bladder irrigation
• Potential for additional procedures independently as outlined in the collaborative practice agreement/scope of practice while under the direction and supervision of the responsible physician

Job Requirements

• Education: Masters degree (ARC-PA)
• Work Experience: 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience. Urology experience preferred.

Licenses

• Active PA license in the State of Texas.

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• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• CPR certification and Advanced Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident.
• FSA
• Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off (19 days + 10 Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Compensation will be based on experience + base salary + productivity.

Medical Specialty:

• Urology

Physical Setting:

• Clinic/Private practice
• Telehealth

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Salary Requirement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nurse Practitioner: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (Preferred)
• DEA (Preferred)
• APRN (Required)

Work Location: In person