Kaiser Permanente
Location
Anaheim, California
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform physical examinations, diagnose chronic and episodic disorders, and develop comprehensive management plans for patients. They are also responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmacologic interventions, and providing patient education within a urology specialty setting.
Candidates must hold a valid California license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, along with relevant national certifications. A minimum of one year of experience is required, and proficiency in urological procedures such as pelvic exams and urodynamics is preferred.
Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.
Collect subjective data (obtain history). Collect objective data (perform a physical exam). Develop an assessment (diagnosis). Develop and implement a management plan. Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community. Order pharmacologic interventions. Develop and implement an educational plan. Plan for appropriate follow-up care. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
Experience with female pelvic floor and urinary incontinence patients, proficient in pelvic exams, cystos, urodynamics, PTNS, preop's & supporting MD's.
Hours will vary based on operational need.
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