Physician Assistant - General Internal Medicine (IRL)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform direct patient care in the Internal Medicine, Iowa River Landing Clinic, including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. The department intends to hire for one position as either an ARNP, requisition 25005811 or PA, requisition 25005813, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.

Requirements

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.
Three or more years of experience working with primary or acute care is required.
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
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in specialty area may be desired by the division or department

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care to adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions
Provide guideline-concordant preventive health services
Obtain accurate medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.
Prescribe medications and treatments
Order, follow up, and interpret diagnostic tests
May perform office procedures including the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation, skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, toenail removal, arthrocentesis, incision and drainage of abscesses.
Ensure timely completion of medical records, including progress notes, and updating problem lists and health maintenance records
Ensure timely completion of visit coding and billing
Ensure timely responses to patient and staff questions
Instruct and counsel patients regarding behavioral and lifestyle interventions
Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients’ problems.
Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients.
Order and interpret EKGs.
Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.
Assist with and participate in clinical research and/or trials.
Participate in committees within the division, department, College of Medicine and University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
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; constructively manages conflict.
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.