Job Description
Urology Austin is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our high-performing clinical team in our North Austin locations. Round Rock and Cedar Park.
This role is ideal for a provider who takes pride in delivering compassionate, comprehensive care and is committed to helping patients improve their health and quality of life. You’ll be part of a collaborative, specialty-driven environment where meaningful patient relationships and clinical excellence go hand in hand.
POSITION SUMMARY: Our Medical Team is seeking dynamic medical professionals to join our Urology group. Urology Austin has 13 locations across central Texas and over 50 providers. Urology Austin
JOB RELATIONSHIPS - Reports to physicians and President of Urology Austin.
- Works in conjunction with providers, front office staff and billing staff to ensure complete and accurate authorization and collection procedures
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS - Current licensure in the State of Texas as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Graduate of an accredited Master’s-level Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- National board certification as an NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)
- Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience, including at least one year of experience practicing as an NP or PA
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong clinical knowledge in physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacology, and the management of acute and chronic conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary care teams
- Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation standards
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a clinical setting
- Requires approximately 12 months of on-the-job learning to meet role-specific performance expectations
- Prior experience in urology, internal medicine, or surgical specialties (preferred)
- Knowledge of urologic pathophysiology, procedures, and treatment plans (preferred)
- Experience in outpatient specialty care or procedural-based settings (preferred)
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBLITIES: - Assesses the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
- Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication and health promotion. Counsels’ patients about drug regimen and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising physician(s).
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