Urology Physician Assistant (PA)

Specialty: Urology Physician Assistant

Reason for Coverage: Addressing access issues and backlog.

Coverage Duration: Immediate start for up to 6 months, with potential for extension.

Clinical Setting: Outpatient clinic.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Totaling 40 hours per week.

Daily Responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse patient population in a urology outpatient setting.

- Conducting cancer surveillance and managing pre-operative and post-operative cases.

- Evaluating and treating common urologic conditions, which include but are not limited to:

- Prostate and male reproductive health issues: abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE), elevated PSA, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation, prostatitis, hematospermia, genitourinary pain.

- Urinary and bladder disorders: urinary retention, neurogenic bladder, urinary tract infections, voiding dysfunction, and urinary incontinence (both male and female).

- Renal conditions: kidney stones and flank pain, as well as follow-up care for patients post-robotic surgery and those newly diagnosed with urologic cancers or renal masses.

- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating treatment plans, and coordinating follow-up care.

- Providing comprehensive patient education and ongoing management of urologic conditions.

Operational Note: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will concentrate on routine outpatient urology care and the evaluation of prevalent urologic conditions, ensuring proper management within the established clinical scope. Complex surgical or oncological cases will be referred to the appropriate urologist.

Call Schedule: No call responsibilities are required.

Patient Volume: Anticipated scheduling of 15-30 minute appointment slots, with an expected daily patient load of 15-18, accommodating in-person, virtual, and telephonic visits.

Visit duration will be based on complexity and patient requirements.

Staffing: The APP will work alongside medical assistants (MAs) with a provider-to-support staff ratio of 1:1.5.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC.

Credentialing Timeline: Estimated at 60 days from application submission.

Required Certifications: Board certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

State Licensure: An active California license is required.