Physician Assistant at Urology
Job Description
Benefits:401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJob OverviewAIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant Urology to provide specialty medical care within the Urology Clinic at Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The Physician Assistant (PA) will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with urologic conditions involving the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, and male reproductive system. Duties include patient assessments, specialty consultations, treatment planning, procedural support, patient education, medication management, and coordination of care while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.General DutiesProvide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).Perform duties in accordance with the PWS, DHA standards, and MTF policies.Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, and patient safety regulations.Participate in peer review, quality improvement, readiness activities, and staff training.Specific DutiesPerform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for urology patients.Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic urologic conditions.Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and specialty teams.Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic procedures related to urologic care.Assist with and perform approved urologic procedures within the scope of clinical privileges.Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care and monitoring.Prescribe medications and treatments according to approved protocols and scope of practice.Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up instructions.Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.Coordinate referrals, specialty consultations, diagnostic testing, and continuity of care.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to support patient care delivery.QualificationsDegree: Bachelors Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).Certification: Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Experience:Experience as required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in credentialing instructions.Previous outpatient specialty, surgical, or urology clinical experience is highly preferred.Experience working in military, VA, or federal healthcare environments is desirable.Licensure:Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.Skills and AbilitiesStrong outpatient specialty clinical skillsKnowledge of urologic conditions, procedures, and patient managementAbility to independently assess and manage patients within scope of practiceExcellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilitiesStrong procedural assistance and patient education skillsExcellent communication and documentation skillsAbility to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teamsStrong organizational and multitasking skillsFamiliarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is highly preferredScheduleMonday through FridayStandard clinic hours: 0730 1630Maximum 40 hours per weekNo on-call requirementPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for prolonged periodsAbility to assist during clinical procedures and patient examinationsAbility to lift and move clinical equipment and suppliesManual dexterity sufficient for procedural and clinical dutiesWork EnvironmentThis position is performed in a military outpatient Urology clinic environment within Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient care, specialty procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.Immunization RequirementMust comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, and required immunizations.Security RequirementMust successfully complete all credentialing, background investigations, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.