PA or CRNP; ACNP), Urology - Carlisle

Position: PA or CRNP (ACNP), Urology - UPMC Carlisle
** Pinnacle Regional Health Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support the Department of Urology at UPMC Carlisle.*
* *
* Hours:

** Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*
* Location:

** UPMC Carlisle

** Position Specifics:
** Urology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) supports the delivery of high-quality urologic care through direct patient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Working closely with the urologic surgeon and clinical team, the APP manages patient visits, performs assessments and procedures within scope of practice, and provides education and care coordination to ensure an efficient and positive patient experience. Perform comprehensive urologic patient evaluations, including history taking, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.

** Department Details:
** Carlisle Urology is a small, dedicated department focused on providing quality, patient-centered urologic care to the Carlisle, PA community and surrounding area. The team consists of about 6 experienced staff members and 1 board certified urologic surgeon.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Diagnose and manage common urologic conditions such as BPH, urinary tract infections, hematuria, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence

+ Conduct follow-up visits for surgical and procedural patients, including post-operative care and monitoring

+ Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures related to urologic care

+ Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the urologic surgeon

+ Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice and state regulations

+ Perform in-office procedures as credentialed, which may include catheterizations, voiding trials, cystoscopy assistance, prostate biopsies assistance, and other urology-related procedures

+ Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, procedures, medications, and ongoing care plans

+ Coordinate care with nursing staff, office staff, and external providers to ensure continuity of care

+ Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record

+ Respond to patient messages, phone calls, and clinical questions as appropriate

+ Assist with pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up care

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers - it's  _more_  than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

+ Contribute to UPMC's mission of Life Changing Medicine

+ Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team

+ Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.

+ Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

+ Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

+ A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future

+ Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program

+ Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave

+ Competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and premium pay

+ Sign-on Bonus available if applicable

Staff/Senior Level:

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and…