Urologist

SUMMARY : Licensed and credentialed physician, practicing in the specialty of Urology providing direct patient care to clinic and hospital patients. Diagnose and treat patient diseases, disorders and injuries of the genito-urinary system. Examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and / or perform diagnostic tests and perform surgeries and minor procedures within the scope of practice for Urology, as defined by the Hospital’s Medical Staff and physician’s clinical privileges approved by the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following :

1. Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes

Accepts referrals for Urology consults from physicians and advanced practice practitioners, and communicates with referral source in a courteous, professional and timely manner

• Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
• Performs appropriate surgeries and medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
• Considers thorough range of treatment / preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment / preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
• Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
• Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients

2. Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care

Participates in access planning for the clinic, ensuring an appropriate amount of same-day patient access

3. Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources

Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services

4. Provides medical leadership for the clinic and hospitals

Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care

5. Meets additional expectations of all Tahoe Forest Health System employees

Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities may include participation in management’s process for selecting and training clinical employees, as requested; delegation of direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS :

Required :

OTHER EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

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