Physician Assistant

Job Description

Physician Assistant Job Description

Major Responsibilities :

• Performs complete evaluations on patients
• Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray and special studies
• Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data
• Develops a treatment plan for urological conditions in accordance with current urology practice and in conjunction with the urologist
• Implements therapeutic intervention
• Provides appropriate follow-up care
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising urologist or other healthcare professionals
• Hospital Duties & Responsibilities
• Performs complete pre-operative H & Ps on all surgical patients, identifying and alerting the surgeon to any disqualifying conditions that present
• Performs first assistant duties in all surgical procedures, including nephrectomies, nephrostomies, radical prostatectomies, cystectomies, orchiectomies, penile prosthetic implantations, urological trauma procedures, transurethal procedures, artificial urethral sphincter implantations, stent procedures and others
• Conducts daily rounds of all ward and ICU patients
• Evaluates care and order appropriate labs, special studies, IVs, diet, and therapeutic interventions required
• Formulates and implements discharge planning and clinical follow-up in conjunction with surgeon
• Dictates discharge summaries
• Evaluates and provides appropriate intervention (in conjunction with supervising surgeon) for ER and nursing home patients
• Identifies need and catheterizes patients with appropriate catheters for their condition
• Office Duties & Responsibilities
• Sees new and follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their urological conditions
• Presents patients, when appropriate, to the supervising surgeon
• Assists in care, treatment and follow-up as needed
• Performs and / or assists in office procedures, including transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) volume studies, urodynamics, cystoscopies, post-void residual (PVRs) evals, difficult catheterizations, post-op voiding trails and other necessary procedures
• Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up
• Provides phone consultation for patient complaints and prescription refills
• Performs on-call duties for urology
• Evaluates, screens and counsels’ patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources
• Designs, conducts, and / or participates in research studies
• Manages databases
• Performs quality assurance

Qualifications and Education Requirement s

Anticipated salary range : $110,000 - $145,000

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close : 10 / 1 / 2025

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.