Certified Physician Assistant

Physician assistant (PA) is needed for a small fast paced primarily outpatient Urology practice in Central Austin. Must be able to multitask, learn tasks quickly and work independently. We are looking for an employee that is dependable, looking for longevity in a career and hard working with a good work ethic. Please review requirements, as we will only interview qualified candidates. Urology experience preferred.

Provides patient care in the office as well as through telehealth including patient assessment, review of systems, history and physical, evaluating and ordering diagnostic testing, considering and prescribing appropriate medications, and recommending follow-up care and subsequent visits. Able to perform non-invasive in-office procedures.

Solicits opinions and obtains counsel of physicians for the care of patients when handling complicated cases, and in cases where patients have adverse reactions or unexpected complications.

Documents clearly on patients’ charts all findings, orders, medications prescribed, and plan for follow up.

Reviews results from patient tests, responds to critical values in an urgent fashion, and communicates results with physicians and with patients. Orders follow up testing as appropriate.

Counsels patients regarding preventative care, therapeutic options, the risks and benefits of recommended testing and medications, and other psycho/social needs.

Handles telephone calls from patients, family members, referring physicians and their staff, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. Triages phone calls and responds promptly and professionally and according to the accepted company protocols, including documenting calls in the patient’s chart.

Dictates letters to referring physicians and other practitioners, including the results of patients’ evaluation, recommended course of treatment, and follow up care.

Performs patient procedures to include but not limited to:

Venipuncture / insertion of IV access, bladder ultrasound, prostate ultrasound, stent removals, urinalysis, microscopy, administering medications, bladder instillations, hormone pellet insertions, voiding trials, suture/surgical staple removal, wound care, dressing changes, urinary catheter insertion and removal, and ureteral stent removal.

Assists physicians during office hours, and supplements the other clinical staff during clinics and procedures to include vasectomies, cystoscopy, urethral dilatation, and other non-invasive cases.

Assists physicians during in-office procedures as requested. Explains and provides written pre-operative and post-operative instructions for patient. Documents daily follow-up calls with patient post-procedure, including daily voiding diary and communicates results with physicians.

Handles after hours calls as requested by physicians.

Handles physician rounds at hospital when indicated.

Records all patient interactions and procedures on encounter forms, including CPT codes for all procedures and evaluation and management services, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, medications administered, and medical supplies given.

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Physicians.

Requires prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, lifting and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.

Must enjoy a busy atmosphere and be eager to work on your own. Must enjoy and be willing to teach others. Must work to promote and encourage a positive work environment.

TN RN & NP License required/PA License required. Must keep up with all continuing education and license requirements.

Must abide by all company policies including the Standards of Excellence.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance Policy

Applicants can email resumes to midtownurologyhr@gmail.com

At Midtown Urology Associates, patients are treated as people, not as an accumulation of symptoms. The shared mission of everyone at the practice is to provide each person with care as an individual, with a distinct set of health needs and goals.

Midtown Urology Associates offers Austin residents an unparalleled level of medical expertise. The doctors and professionals who provide care are highly trained and display a range of skills that encompass virtually all aspects of urological care.

State-of-the-art technology is used throughout the office, giving patients access to the latest diagnostic and treatment options. Staff members regularly receive training in new technologies and practices to help the practice remain on the cutting edge.

Each patient receives a customized treatment plan that is devised based on their specific set of needs. Every member of the team understands that the most efficient way for medical practitioners to improve someone’s health and wellness is by understanding that no two people share the same set of medical needs, and no two will share the same treatment path.

Midtown Urology Associates would not be the same thriving practice without its fantastic support staff. We pride ourselves on working in an environment of excellence and are looking for staff who share the same working values.

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