Physician Associate 50% Geriatrics - Family Medicine

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Family Medicine is seeking a Physician Associate. This position will perform direct patient care in our Geriatrics Clinic including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. This specialized clinic offers a team approach to the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of older adults. Within the Physician Associate(PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Assist in educating healthcare students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions.

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 Associate educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
Current license to practice as a physician associate 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.
Work alongside a multidisciplinary team who specialize in geriatric care with a focus on health promotion along with preventions and treatment of disease as well as disability in later life.
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 Hospitals & Clinics.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.