UICC Walk-in Clinics - Physician Assistant 60-100% (Multiple Openings)

About the role

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking to fill multiple positions (60-100%) for Physician Assistant to support QuickCare and Urgent Care clinics. These positions will support our Iowa City (Corridor) and Quad Cities locations.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Licensed as PA in the state of Iowa.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Physician Assistant.
• 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.
• Availability to provide support at other clinical locations based on clinical hours/needs.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification (obtained within first 6 months of employment).

Desired Qualifications

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

Benefits

Regular salaried position located in the Corridor area/Quad Cities Clinics (travel to other clinical locations 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.

Pay

Salary: $87,632 - $158,296 (Salary is based on years of experience)

Schedule

Variable

Locations

• Iowa City/Corridor locations and surrounding clinic locations including Quad Cities area (as needed).

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Julia Stark
Contact Email: julia-stark@uiowa.edu