Walk-In Clinics - Physician Associate (PA-C) 100%25

University of Iowa • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • $90,261 - $163,045 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare Walk-In Clinics is hiring a Physician Associate (PA) to provide direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, primarily at Iowa City and Corridor walk-in, urgent care, and quick care clinics. The PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision-making within the PA/physician relationship and may rotate among walk-in clinics, use online telehealth platforms, and support other clinical locations or service lines, including Quad Cities clinics, according to clinical needs and hours. The clinics serve patients from newborns through older adults and provide care intended to avoid unnecessary emergency-room visits, with services such as X-rays, IV fluids, and wound suturing.

The role is part of a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary care environment. The PA will contribute to educating healthcare students and, as appropriate, research endeavors. The position reports to the Medical Director and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics. The position is a regular salaried appointment at 100% (40 hours per week), with variable hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, including rotating weekends and holidays. Clinical location may vary based on clinic needs. The listed salary range is $90,261–$163,045, based on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited PA educational program and meet Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners registration and licensure requirements, including NCCPA certification.
• Licensed as a PA 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.

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.
• 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 in walk-in clinics, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided; rotate among clinics and use online telehealth platforms.
• Obtain patient 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, suturing and wound care, foreign-body removal, and ear and eye irrigation.
• Arrange continued care, including emergency treatment center transfers, primary-care follow-up or establishment of care, and specialty or subspecialty consultations when indicated.
• Perform and screen results of special examinations, including electrocardiograms, radiography, audiometric and vision screening, tonometry, and pulmonary function screening tests.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health, including diet, disease, therapy, and normal growth and development.
• Evaluate and treat urgent medical problems and institute procedures needed to provide an appropriate response.
• 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; complete benefits information is available through the University of Iowa HR benefits site.

What This Job Offers

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