Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), Bastrop, TX

GI Alliance•Bastrop, TX

40d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work closely with the Urologist and other physicians. Candidates must have excellent communication, problem-solving, organization, and follow-up skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Candidates should demonstrate good judgment as well as attention to detail while working well with a team. Additionally, the ability to be on call at local hospitals is essential. An APP is a non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. APPs provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the Texas Medical Board and Texas Board of Nursing in collaboration with their supervising physician(s). APPs are trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to create a seamless environment of care.

Requirements

Candidates must have excellent communication, problem-solving, organization, and follow-up skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Candidates should demonstrate good judgment as well as attention to detail while working well with a team.
The ability to be on call at local hospitals is essential.

Nice To Haves

Urology experience preferred
3+ years' experience practicing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred

Responsibilities

Specializes in Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Low Testosterone, Kidney Cancer, Advanced BPH procedures, kidney stones, and all general urology.
Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising physician(s).
Be available to take on-call shifts as needed