WHNP or PA needed in Novato, CA
Columbia Healthcare - Novato, CA
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About the POSITION: If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. Fulltime WHNP or PA needed for clinic in Novato Responsible for providing reproductive and specialty Women s Health Care. Prefer 3+ years' experience Spanish speaking is preferred Proficiency in taking a sexual history. Proficiency in contraceptive counseling, considering underlying medical conditions, with a patient-centered approach. Proficiency in taking a family history relevant to Women s Health. Evaluation, diagnosis, and management/treatment of the following conditions: Vaginitis, urinary tract infection. Sexually transmitted infections. Abnormal uterine bleeding, PCOS and myomas. Pregnancy of unknown location, rule out ectopic pregnancy. Urinary complaints such as incontinence, overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome. Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. Adnexal masses, including rule out ovarian torsion. Dyspareunia, sexual dysfunction. Menopause, vasomotor symptoms, hormone therapy. Infertility and pre-conception counseling. Breast problems. Pelvic organ prolapse. Work collaboratively with the Gynecologic physicians on staff to formulate plans, initiate further work-up, and coordinate referrals of more complex patients. Recognize patients outside of clinical scope and refer to MCC Gynecologic physicians for further management. Identify non-reproductive health issues during patient encounters and refer them to appropriate providers such as PCP or specialist. Identify preventive health and quality care issues for women and provide these services in the scope of women s primary care. Procedural Skills: Required Skills: Pelvic exam including external, bimanual, and speculum exam. Clinical breast exam. Collection and performance of wet mount, swabs for STI testing. Insertion and removal of current FDA approved intrauterine devices. Insertion and removal of subdermal contraceptive implants, with appropriate certification. Paracervical block. Endometrial biopsy. Vulvar biopsy. Exam and evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse, including straight catheterization for post-void residual. Fitting, insertion, and removal of pessaries. Vulvar incision and drainage, insertion of Word catheter. Treatment of genital warts. Preferred Skills: Colposcopy and cervical biopsy, endocervical curettage. Basic suturing. Basic post-operative management skills including: removal of sutures, staples, or wound dressing. Insertion and removal of indwelling catheters. Basic wound care of cesarean section incisions, vulvar wounds. Pelvic ultrasound including transabdominal and transvaginal for diagnosis of intrauterine pregnancy, IUD localization. About the COMP & BENEFITS: May be eligible for up to $50,000.00 hiring bonus Salary is 135 - 160K Medical/Dental Life Insurance Retirement plan etc.
Created: 2025-02-09