Advance Practice Provider - NP / PA

UROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH TEXAS PLLC•Flower Mound, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to support its growing urology services across North Texas. The APP works independently and in collaboration with urologic surgeons at a division location, nearby affiliated hospitals, and other Dallas-Fort Worth-area offices. The role combines fast-paced clinic work with hospital responsibilities, including consults, rounds, and call. Surgical-assisting opportunities are available depending on the division; training is provided for first-assist duties.

Requirements

For the nurse practitioner pathway: a master's degree or higher in nursing and documentation of completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program.
For the nurse practitioner pathway: graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with the clinical practice area and patient population.
For the physician assistant pathway: graduation from a master's degree or higher ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
Texas State Board of Nursing licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and authorization for prescriptive authority, for the nurse practitioner pathway.
NCCPA certification and licensure by the Texas Physician Assistant Board, for the physician assistant pathway.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant APP clinical or surgical experience.
DaVinci robotic training.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Surgical-assist experience.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations for new and established patients.
Consult with supervising physicians as needed.
Provide follow-up and health-maintenance care in accordance with established standards or supervising-physician instructions.
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing to evaluate illness.
Evaluate post-operative patients and conduct routine follow-up visits.
See patients who require same-day office visits.
Counsel and educate patients about health-related issues.
Document clinical care according to established guidelines.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by experience and as directed by the supervising physician.
Communicate with patients and family members about health-related questions in accordance with state-law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
Participate in continuous quality improvement and other initiatives.
Conduct inpatient hospital rounds and see consults.
Communicate with surgeons and on-call physicians.
Document admission and progress notes.
Help ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for procedures and assist with patient positioning.
Facilitate communication and efficiency between surgical teams and physicians.
Perform first-assist duties in open, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures under the surgeon's direction, close incisions, and apply applicable dressings.
Share hospital responsibilities with surgeons and take call.