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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for UrologyReports to: Supervising Physician/Administrative Director of Ambulatory Practices and Quality
Part-time- 2 clinic days per week (16 hours 0.4 FTE), with the possibility of an additional half day as needed
Functions independently in the specialty urology office setting in collaboration with a supervising physician. Provides care that may be longitudinal, and is responsible for urological visits, including supervising certain urological procedures with training.
St. Luke's Hospital Criteria Based Performance Standards, Hospital Policies, Joint Commission Regulations, and various other laws/regulations require that we assess the ongoing competency of our staff to ensure that the staff maintains competency to perform their duties proficiently. Competency evaluation may include tests for knowledge, demonstration of skills, and direct observation of performance.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Part-time- 2 clinic days per week (16 hours 0.4 FTE), with the possibility of an additional half day as needed
Functions independently in the specialty urology office setting in collaboration with a supervising physician. Provides care that may be longitudinal, and is responsible for urological visits, including supervising certain urological procedures with training.
St. Luke's Hospital Criteria Based Performance Standards, Hospital Policies, Joint Commission Regulations, and various other laws/regulations require that we assess the ongoing competency of our staff to ensure that the staff maintains competency to perform their duties proficiently. Competency evaluation may include tests for knowledge, demonstration of skills, and direct observation of performance.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current DEA license
- Full, unrestricted licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the state of NC
- BLS for Healthcare Providers from AHA is required with an expiration date greater than 90 days from the date of beginning practice.
- Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
Physical/Mental Demands
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
- Must be able to lift and support a weight of 50 pounds or more in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms.
- Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.
- Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.
Essential Functions
- Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, referral, and follow-up for a shared or owned panel of patients or may handle on a by-visit basis
- Manages urological disorders, follow-up urological surgical visits supervises urodynamic studies, and works with a stable patient population
- Recommends screenings and tests based on patients' demographics
- Manages health care within protocols mutually agreed upon by physicians
- Identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate interventions
- Assesses and provides support for the cultural, psychosocial, language, and physically challenged needs of the family unit
- Provide limited calls with urology providers in rotation with other physicians
Additional Information:
Shift: Day
Contact Information:
Rachel Wood
Administrative Director - Quality and Ambulatory Services
Email: Rachel.S.Wood@slhnc.org
