PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Dept of Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Provider position provides comprehensive care to patients on the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team. The role includes outpatient treatment planning, admissions, pre- and post-operative management, procedures, and care for acute and chronic diagnoses with and independent of staff physicians. The provider may potentially first assist in the operating room. The position is a regular salaried role at the University of Iowa Main Campus in Iowa City, Iowa. It is 100% time, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts and a half-hour lunch. Pay Grade 7A.

Requirements

For the Physician Associate pathway: comply with Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners registration and licensure requirements, including graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or NCCPA certification.
For the Physician Associate pathway: be eligible for Iowa licensure as a Physician Associate.
For the Physician Associate pathway: hold an active DEA license or be able to apply for one upon hire.
For the Physician Associate pathway: hold active BLS certification.
For the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner pathway: hold a master's or doctorate degree from an accredited program and Family Practice or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
For the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner pathway: hold current certification in the specialty area and active Iowa RN and ARNP licenses.
For the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner pathway: hold an active DEA license or be able to apply for one upon hire.
For the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner pathway: hold active BLS certification.
Have professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work or academic environment.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute and chronic Plastic Surgery diagnoses.
Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for highly complex patients.
Reasonable (1–3 years) experience in the area of clinical practice, previous experience in a specified hospital specialty area, or demonstrated knowledge of the area of clinical practice.
Knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workflow.
Ability and willingness to learn and assist with Plastic Surgery procedures and management.
Experience with data and quality management projects.
Two years of experience as an APP in a surgery or critical care environment.
Previous operating room or procedural experience.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care to promote health, prevent illness, and treat disease.
Develop and implement outpatient treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team, including admissions, pre- and post-operative management, and procedures.
Write accurate and concise consultation, admission, daily progress, and postoperative notes, with documentation appropriate for billing.
Perform procedures in accordance with the privileging process, which may include excision of soft tissue masses, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound debridement, wound-vac dressing, laceration repair, casting, and splinting.
Potentially first assist in the operating room.
Educate patients and families, residents, medical students, and nursing staff regarding treatment plans.
Evaluate Plastic Surgery patients and develop treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team, managing acute and chronic diagnoses with and independent of staff physicians.