Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery

Role Expectations

• Patient Care
  • Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care, promoting health, preventing illness, treating disease, and caring for patients at the end of life.
  • Develop and implement outpatient treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Write accurate and concise histories, physicals, and interval notes for appropriate billing.
  • Perform procedures as dictated by the privileging process.
  • Educate patients, families, residents, medical students, and nursing staff regarding the treatment plan.
  • Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients with Surgical Oncologic and Endocrine disorders, managing acute and chronic diagnoses independently of staff physicians.
• Medical/Clinical Knowledge
  • Perform comprehensive history and physical at appropriate billing level.
  • Evaluate and interpret pertinent laboratory and imaging studies.
  • Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, antibiotic stewardship, and narcotic prescribing practices.
  • Participate in metrics for OPPE as set forth by UI Health Care's Chief Medical Officer and Department of Surgery.
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
  • Participate in quality assurance and research endeavors.
  • Develop and implement clinical guideline protocols and educational materials.
  • Participate in educational and multidisciplinary rounds and conferences.
• Interprofessional and Communication Skills
  • Demonstrate respect in communication with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Professionalism
  • Support the vision, mission, and core values of Iowa Healthcare.
  • Comply with the Code of Ethical Behavior, organizational and departmental policies.
  • Comply with departmental guidelines for hours of work.
  • Meet national and state PA continuing education requirements.
• Systems-Based Practice
  • Understand healthcare contexts and systems, and apply knowledge to improve service delivery.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 40 hours per week. A 30 minute lunch is included. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Location: UI Health Care Medical Center, University Campus

Pay Grade: 11

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions to retirement plans. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Comply with Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners registration and licensure requirements: graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.
• Active Iowa Physician Assistant license.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply before or upon hire.
• Active ACLS certification.

• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of Surgical Oncologic and Endocrine disorders.
• High degree of independence in a multidisciplinary team caring for highly complex patients.
• Knowledge and clinical skills to care for adult and geriatric populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Willingness to learn and assist with patients with benign and oncologic thyroid disease.
• Experience with data and quality management projects.
• Two years of experience in Surgery, Endocrinology, or Oncology preferred.

Applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" in the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job posting is available for a minimum of 7 calendar days. The position may be removed and filled at any time after the posting period.

Successful candidates will self-disclose any conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references may be requested later. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Contact:
Kiley Skay (kiley-skay)

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

• Pay Level: 11

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Kiley Skay
• Contact Email: kiley-skay