Advanced Practice Provider -Urology(Outpatient)

Brown University Health · Brown Health Medical Group · $127,504–$161,782 (stated in the posting)

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide the urology patient and their family with continuity of care. The APP will act as an integral part of the outpatient care team. The practitioner will also act as an educator and a liaison to other health care providers providing care across the care continuum. This position will be a part of a Provider Pod Care Team Model and will work collaboratively with assigned Urologists in the practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

Performs complete evaluations on patients.
Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray and special studies.
Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data.
Develops a treatment plan for urological conditions in accordance with current urology practice and in conjunction with the urologist.
Implements therapeutic intervention.
Provides appropriate follow-up care.
Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising urologist or other healthcare professionals.
As part of the care team, sees post-operative patients on behalf of assigned Urologic surgeon. Collaborates with supervising surgeon on patient care as needed.

Office Duties

Sees follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions, assists in care, treatment and follow-up as needed.
Performs and/or assists in office procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, urodynamics, cystoscopies, post-void residual (PVRs) evals, difficult catheterizations, post-op voiding trails and other necessary procedures.
Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up.
Performs on-call duties for urology.
Evaluates, screens and counsels patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources.
Manages databases.
Performs quality assurance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current Rhode Island licensure as a Certified Registered Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of 2 years acute or ambulatory care experience as Advanced Practice Provider required. Urology experience preferred.
Current DEA licensure.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Desire to learn and work in Urology.
Interest in continuous learning and willingness to work across several Urologic subspecialties as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposed to surgical procedures and patient care environments. Regularly experiences mental/visual fatigue from job pressures.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range:

$127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

195 Collyer Street - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M - F 8am - 5pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

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