Physician Assistant - Urology at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

The University of Iowa Department of Urology is seeking to hire a full-time Physician Assistant with an interest in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care to a urologic oncology patient population. After demonstrating competency under the guidance, supervision, and discretion of a supervising physician, you will provide direct care in an outpatient setting, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making to support quality care and positive patient outcomes.



Position Duties and Responsibilities:


• Exercises clinical competency and expertise in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care in the area of urologic oncology.

• Functions independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for a defined patient population.

• Collaborates with nursing staff/nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.

• Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.

• Performs medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribes, dispenses or delivers medications when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.

• Conducts independent clinics for selected urology return patients.

• Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.

• Documents patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generates appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.

• Initiates and coordinates referrals to other health care team members or agencies as needed.

• Serves in a consultative or resource capacity to other divisions, the department, and the community as needed.

• Serves in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.

• Participates in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.

• Assumes responsibility for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.

• Contributes toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals as delegated.

• Participates and contributes to activities that enhance clinical knowledge and expertise.

• Participates in educational activities in the department, hospital, community and professional organizations.



QUALIFICATIONS:


Education Required

• 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/or certification by the NCCPA.

Experience Required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.

• Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with other health care team members.


Certification Required


• Licensed in the State of Iowa as a Physician Assistant or eligible.

Desirable Qualifications


• Previous patient care experience in urology.

• 1-3 years experience in an outpatient care setting.


Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Sandy Moenk at sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu or 319-356-0748.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Physician Assistant
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 94
• Starting Salary Minimum: 108,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sandy Moenk
• Contact Email: sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu

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