Job Posting Title:

Advance Practice Provider, Urology, UT Health Austin

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Hiring Department:

Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Dec 10, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

As a key team member, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Urology will contribute to improving access and outcomes for urology patients while supporting the growth of the service line.

Purpose
This position will deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care for patients with urological conditions.  Specifically, this provider will assist with a practice focusing on male infertility and men’s health. This role supports a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve outcomes. The role will also focus on patient education, promoting preventive care, and enhancing overall clinic efficiency.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and evaluations of patients with urological conditions in an outpatient clinic.

Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of acute and chronic urological disorders with a focus on male infertility, hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, testicular/pelvic pain as well as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Perform office-based urology procedures such as catheter placements, urethral dilations, and bladder instillations plus additional specialized procedures based upon the provider’s interest.

Provide patient education on diagnostic findings, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care strategies.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure streamlined patient management and coordination of care.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Participate in outpatient-focused quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinic operations and patient satisfaction.

Serve as a resource for clinical staff by providing guidance on urological care protocols and treatments.

Assist with urologic telehealth appointments and virtual care as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited institution. Current board certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner (ANCC/AANP). Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a healthcare setting. Proficient in diagnosing and managing common urological conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment. Licensure: Active and unrestricted Texas state license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, DEA certification for prescribing medications. Current BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of experience specifically in outpatient urology. Familiarity with advanced diagnostic techniques, including cystoscopy and bladder ultrasounds. Training or certifications in specialized urology procedures. Experience in telemedicine and proficiency in EMR systems. Demonstrated participation in clinical research, quality improvement projects, or advanced education in urology.

Salary Range

$115,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Climbing of stairs

Lifting and moving

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.