DescriptionThe University of Iowa Health Care department of Family Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant. This position will p erform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Assist in educating healthcare students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions.
Duties to include: - Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician.
- Obtain medical history and perform physical examination.
- Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation and other clinical procedures.
- Perform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, toenail removal, arthrocentesis, incision, and drainage of abscesses.
- Provide basic care for orthopedic problems including but not limited to strains, sprains, dislocations, and simple fractures.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health on matters such as diets, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development
- Assist in delivery of services to patients requiring continuing care.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients' problems.
- Evaluate, treat, and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problems.
- Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies, and resources to facilitate appropriate patient referral.
- Assist in the ordering of drugs and supplies, record keeping, and maintenance of equipment.
- Admit patients to hospital or health care facility as directed.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, x-ray procedures and special medical exams including but not limited to electrocardiogram or Holter monitoring, vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening tests.
- Order diets, physical therapy inhalation therapy, or other rehabilitative services.
- Distribute properly packaged and labeled prescription drugs, controlled substances, or contraceptive devices when pharmacist services are not available or when it is in the best interests of the patient.
- Order medications and administer drugs.
- Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.
- Perform duties appropriate to a physician's practice.
- Participate in educating fellows, residents, and students in various programs.
- Assist with and participate in clinical research and/or trials.
- Participate in committees within the division, department, College of Medicine, and University of Iowa Health Care.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public
Percent of Time: 100%
Location: University of Iowa Oakdale
2055 Oakdale Road Coralville , IA 52241
Pay Grade:94 (SEIU) https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans
The department intends to hire either a Family Medicine Physician Assistant (requisition [redacted]) or a Family Medicine Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (requisition [redacted]) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.
Benefits Highlights: - Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa and surrounding areas
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Education: Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Current license to practice as a physician assistant in the State of Iowa
- Previous experience in a primary care environment providing care to adults and children
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications: - Minimum of 1-year clinical experience after completion of Physician Assistant training is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC is highly desirable.
- 2+ years' experience in a primary care setting is desirable.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must attach a resume/CV and cover letter under required attachments that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position .
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
