Advanced Practice Provider in Austin TX - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Urology America, MSO
Austin, TX
Urology Austin is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our high-performing clinical team in Austin, TX. 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:
An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. APPs provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the Texas Medical Board and Texas Board of Nursing in collaboration with their supervising physician(s). APPs are trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to create a seamless environment of care. JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Knowledge
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. APPs provide medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the Texas Medical Board and Texas Board of Nursing in collaboration with their supervising physician(s). APPs are trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to create a seamless environment of care. 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
- 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)
- 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).
Knowledge
- Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
- Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories, providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates. May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.
- Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
- Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
- Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Physical demands : Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; extensive periods of standing and walking; bending, lifting, and carrying; extensive involvement with sick or stressed management, providers, staff, patients and their families.
- Work environment : Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room setting. Well-lighted and well ventilated. Environmental hazards may be unpredictable including exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional stress from dealing with many staff and patients. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Posted 2025-07-29
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