UI Health Care Walk-In Clinics - Physician Assistant (PA-C) 90-100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

20h

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare/Walk In Clinics is seeking a 100% (40 hours a week) Physician Assistant (PA) to primarily support our Iowa City/Corridor Walk-In Clinics (Urgent Care/QuickCare Clinics) . Physician Assistant performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, the PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. Our Physician Assistant's will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. The PA's will also assist in educating healthcare students, as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions and will assist in research endeavors as appropriate. UI Walk-in Clinics provide care to try to save our patients a trip to the emergency room. We’re open evenings, weekends, and even some holidays. Our clinics are responsible to assess a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met and provides access to additional care options not normally found at your traditional walk-in clinic, including X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches. This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary team to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients. We have multiple clinics throughout the corridor area, as well as two locations in the Quad Cities, allowing our patients to find a location that is convenient to them. This position reports to the Medical Director within the UI Healthcare Walk In Clinics and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics. This position will mainly support Iowa City/Corridor sites but could also support other service lines/clinics based on clinical needs/hours, including our Quad Cities clinic sites. BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: Physician Assistant performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, the PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. The PA will also assist in educating healthcare students, as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions and will assist in research endeavors as appropriate. This position reports to the Medical Director within the UI Community Clinics and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics.

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 certification by the NCCPA.
Licensed as PA in the state of Iowa
Minimum of one-year experience in an urgent care or acute care environment (Urgent Care, Emergency Department/Trauma Center)
Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage acutely ill patient population (of all ages) within a highly functioning unit/department
Proved capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy Standards

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 - 3 years of PA experience within acute patient care experience within Emergency Department, Urgent Care and/or Walk-In Clinic area(s).
Some knowledge of University policies and procedures desired.
Comfortable with technology and leveraging video, or the desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and management for patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided in the Walk-In Clinics, will rotate to different Walk-in Clinics, and also utilize online telehealth platforms.
Obtain medical history and perform physical examination.
Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings.
Perform or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory and related studies.
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.
Assist in arranging for continued care such as but not limited to: transfer to the Emergency Treatment Center; follow-up care or establishment of care with a primary care provider; and/or follow-up consultations (including referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by patients’ problems).
Perform and screen results of special medical exams including but not limited to electrocardiogram, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening tests.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health on matters such as diets, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development.
Evaluate, treat, and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to urgent medical problems.
Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies, and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients.
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 health care students in various programs.
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.
Perform all other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis.
Service Excellence/Customer Focus Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

Benefits

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City/Corridor area (travel to other clinical locations including our Quad Cities clinic sites based on clinical needs/hours)
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including double match retirement plan, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/fpsm

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