Physician Assistant - Office-based (Acute Care)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high degree of general medical and urological knowledge and exercise independent judgment as appropriate
• Assess the patient’s medical conditions (Ex: kidney stones, hematuria, infection, urinary retention, etc.) by completion of a urological examination
• Document appropriately and communicate with the appropriate physician in a timely manner as required, including, but not limited to: evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, treatment notes, and other reports as requested
• Order and evaluate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications and devices based on the patient’s medical condition
• Develop and perform treatment plans in accordance with established protocols
• Order physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or home health care as appropriate
• Perform acute office-based procedures as trained

Required License/Experience/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Licensure in the state of Virginia