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Physician Assistant (Urology)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 15 days ago
About the Role
Provides comprehensive urologic care across outpatient and procedural settings. Evaluates and manages acute and chronic conditions, performs histories and physicals, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, prescribes therapies, assists with procedures, educates patients and families, coordinates multidisciplinary care, and supports quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.
What You'll Do
- →San Antonio offers a unique blend of rich history, vibrant culture, outstanding food, and year-round recreation.
- →As the seventh-largest city in the United States, San Antonio combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a strong sense of community.
- →Known as "Military City USA" the city has deep ties to service members, Veterans, and their families.
- →San Antonio is home to the iconic River Walk, the Alamo, Texas' only UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a nationally recognized culinary scene as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
- →With abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, family attractions, festivals, and a diverse arts and entertainment scene, San Antonio offers an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Evaluates and manages patients with acute and chronic urologic conditions through comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
- →Orders, reviews, and interprets laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- →Develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, clinical findings, and established standards of care.
- →Prescribes medications, treatments, and other therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice.
- →Performs and assists with urologic procedures and other clinical interventions appropriate to training, privileges, and patient needs.
- →Provides follow-up care, monitors treatment response, and adjusts care plans based on patient progress and changing clinical conditions.
- →Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, preventive care, and self-management.
- →Collaborates with physicians, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate safe and effective patient care.
Requirements
- ✓All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Personality Fit
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