Walk-In Clinics - Physician Associate (PA-C) 100%

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare Walk-In Clinics seeks a 100% (40-hours-per-week) Physician Associate to provide direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, primarily at Iowa City/Corridor walk-in clinics. The position may also support other clinic locations and service lines, including Quad Cities sites, based on clinical needs and hours. The PA rotates among walk-in clinics and uses online telehealth platforms. Within the PA-physician relationship, the PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.

The clinics serve patients from newborn through geriatric age in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting. Care may include services such as X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches. The PA also helps educate healthcare students rotating through the relevant departments and divisions and may assist with research endeavors. The position reports to the Medical Director and Lead APP within the UI Community Clinics, with the posting also identifying the Medical Director within UI Healthcare Walk-In Clinics.

This is a regular salaried position based in the Iowa City/Corridor area, with travel to other clinical locations as needed. Work hours vary between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday, with rotating weekend and holiday work. Salary is $90,261–$163,045, based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited PA educational program and hold NCCPA certification, as required for Iowa registration and licensure.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa.
• Demonstrated experience in the area of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage acutely ill patients of all ages within a highly functioning unit or department.
• Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to meet University Driving Policy Standards.
• Availability to support other clinical locations based on clinical hours and needs.
• Obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within the first six months of employment.
• Upload a resume that clearly addresses how the applicant meets the required and desired qualifications.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.
• This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of acute patient-care PA experience in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Walk-In Clinic, or Family Medicine setting.
• Some knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Previous EPIC experience.
• Comfort with technology and leveraging video, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and management for walk-in clinic patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided.
• Rotate among walk-in clinics and use online telehealth platforms.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess, assist with, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical problems, and record findings.
• Perform or assist with laboratory and related studies and interpret their results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, wound suturing and care, foreign-body removal, and ear and eye irrigation.
• Arrange continued care, including emergency treatment transfers, primary care follow-up or establishment of care, and referrals to appropriate specialty or subspecialty physicians.
• Perform and screen results of special medical examinations, including electrocardiograms, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening.
• Instruct and counsel patients about physical and mental health, including diet, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development.
• Evaluate, treat, and institute procedures needed to respond appropriately to urgent medical problems.
• Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies, and resources to facilitate appropriate patient referrals.
• Order medications and administer drugs.
• Direct other medical personnel and health professionals in carrying out patient care.
• Perform duties appropriate to a physician’s practice.
• Participate in educating healthcare 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.
• Meet or exceed customer-service needs and expectations and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis.

Benefits

• Double-match retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation leave.
• Sick leave.
• The University offers a generous benefits package; full details are available through the University of Iowa benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level