Physician Assistant Urology

Cape Fox Shared Service and Concentric Methods is seeking a Physician Assistant (Urology)to work full time providing care to our deserving Air Force at Nellis AFB, NV

The Physician Assistant promotes and maintains health by providing medical services.

Work Schedule: 0730 - 1630, Monday through Friday with a 1 hour lunch. Surgery Days 0700 - 1600 if assisting in surgery. Schedule may be flexible to accommodate needs of patients and in support of the clinic.

Core Duties:

*Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).

* Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.

Duties include:

*Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members. Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

* Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.

* Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

* Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy an d Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.

* Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.

* Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.

* Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.

* Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.

* Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.