Advanced Practice Provider - Fort Worth

Job description: General Job Description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) evaluates,plansandprovidescareforpatientsinconsultationwithandunderdirect supervisionofthesupervisingphysician(s).TheAPPobtainsmedicalandpersonalhistories, performsphysicalexams,reviewsdiagnosticstudies,communicatesresultsandeducates patientsandfamilies.

TheAPPprovidesfollow-uptreatmentsandcaretopatientsin accordancewithprotocolsestablishedbyphysicians. TheAPPmaintainseffective communication with patients, staff and physicians; provides patient care in a competent, professionalandcourteous manner.

Mainarea offocusinurology specific to general urology and men's health.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA and infection control standards.
• Adheres to and follows, including but not limited to, infection control, biohazard waste, sterilization and disinfection, medication administration and storage of controlled substance policies and procedures throughout the facility.
• Adheres to biohazard waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste.
• Obtains medical and personal histories and performs physical examinations on new and established patients.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Initiates appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment of medical conditions.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory and radiology results and evaluates the need for further assessment.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to align with established evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Provides counseling and education regarding health-related issues.
• Documents clinical care of patient in electronic health record according to established guidelines.
• Delivers quality patient care and participates in continuous quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• Assist with training activities as needed.
• Maintains accuracy and productivity levels as established by department standards.
• Performs, organizes and streamlines operational tasks to reduce the potential for errors.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Assigned location is UPNT Arlington but may be required to travel to other UPNT locations as assigned.
• Allotherdutiesasassignedby Practice Administrator and /or supervising physician.

Work Experience:

• Minimumof1-3 yearsofhandsonclinicalexperienceworking withalicensedphysicianor associate practitioner preferred. Preference given to those with Urology experience.
• Minimumof1-3yearsofadministeringinjectionspreferred.
• Exceptionalcustomerservice skills andphoneetiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computerproficiencyandpriorexperiencewith Electronic Medical Records preferred .
• Abilitytoworkinafast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Requiresfrequentliftingofpatientsandbending/carryingitemsweighingupto
  50pounds.
• Adequatephysicalabilityincludingsufficientmanualdexteritytoperformtherequisite
• healthcare services includingcomputerentry.

Education:

• Master'sdegree
• Physician Assistantlicensurein Texas  and/or Nurse Practitionerlicensurein Texas .
• CPR/BLS certification
• All License and certification(s) must be current and maintained during employment.
• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paidtimeoff
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement