Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Oakdale

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Family Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant. This position will perform 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. The role also assists in educating healthcare students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions. The department intends to hire either a Family Medicine Physician Assistant or a Family Medicine Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees