Advanced Practice Provider

Specialty: General Urology and Men’s Health

Job description: GeneralJobDescription

TheAdvanced 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 policiesand 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 practiceguidelines.
• 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.
• AllotherdutiesasassignedbyPracticeAdministratorand/or supervising physician.