University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology/Hepatology

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics • $90K — $110K *
Iowa City, IA 52240In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or NCCPA certification required.
  • Compliance with Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners registration and licensure standards.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Experience in gastroenterology is highly desirable.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist faculty in direct patient care services for adult general gastroenterology.
  • Conduct thorough patient histories and physical exams for outpatient clinics.
  • Develop diagnostic and therapeutic management plans under faculty supervision.
  • Order and follow up on laboratory tests and imaging procedures.
  • Manage a 'return' patient clinic for high-risk GI patients.
  • Coordinate emergency patient triage in outpatient settings.
  • Educate patients on procedures, dietary restrictions, and informed consent.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work under experienced faculty in a reputable medical institution.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Engagement in meaningful patient care focused on gastrointestinal health.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Participation in innovative research and patient management strategies.
Full Job Description
Description

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Assist the faculty in performance of direct patient care services for adult general Gastroenterology and to perform direct patient care services under faculty supervision.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outpatient Clinics

  1. New patients assigned to the out patient clinics:
    • Prepare a complete, detailed and accurate initial patient history and perform a complete physical exam of selected patients in the outpatient clinic.
    • Present the history and physical exam to the GI faculty and participate in potential re-examination of the patient by the faculty.
    • Develop a diagnostic and therapeutic management plan under faculty supervision.
    • Order and follow up on laboratory tests, X-rays, GI procedures, and ultrasound procedures.
    • Coordinate and triage emergency add-on patients.
  2. Patients assigned to a PA subspecialty:
    • Develop and manage a "return" patient clinic for patients at high risk of developing GI malignancy.
    • Develop and carry out a plan for surveillance of patients with pre-malignant conditions of the digestive tract including Barrett's metaplasia and colonic adenomas. This will include performing an appropriate interval history and physical examination, facilitation of the surveillance procedure, follow-up and reporting of the results, arrangements for repeat examination at appropriate intervals and development of a patient registry and data base.


Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit

  1. Procedure preparations:
    • With respect to the above outpatient procedures, the physician's assistant will be expected to participate in discussion and interpretation of study results and correspondence with housestaff and referring physicians as needed.
    • The PA will also be accountable for patient education, the informed consent process, serve as a resource for patients' questions/concerns, monitor patient adherence to dietary restrictions, and preparation of the patient for procedures.
    • The PA could preform procedure consent and history and physicals (H&P) in the Digestive Health Procedure unit as desired.
  2. Procedure unit coordination:
    • Maintain responsibility for handling all details including follow-up related to the following procedures:Twenty-four hour pH probe; endoscopy of the upper GI tract (including esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum with brushing, biopsy, culture and aspiration of fluid were needed); proctoscopy, rigid and flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy; breath hydrogen testing for disaccharide intolerances; gastric emptying, gastrointestinal manometric and sensory testing; and other activities related to the patient's gastrointestinal problems that may be deemed appropriate by faculty.
    • Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty, and service; assure that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics.
    • Inspire and motivate others to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational results.
    • Identify opportunities for and create development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engage self and staff in collective reflection of the University's greater role in society.
    • Follow general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, and the Department of Internal Medicine.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.


The department intends to hire for one position as either an ARNP, requisition [redacted] or PA, requisition [redacted], based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
  • Previous experience with gastroenterology is highly desirable.


Position and Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

About University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a teaching hospital and regional referral center that provides a wide range of healthcare services to patients in Iowa and the surrounding areas. The hospital is part of the University of Iowa Health Care system, which is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes the Carver College of Medicine, the University of Iowa Physicians group practice, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The hospital offers services in areas such as cancer care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has a team of experienced healthcare professionals who work together to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
Learn more about University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics
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12,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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