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

University of Iowa

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, preventi.

Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, preventi.

Develop and implement outpatient treatment plan with the multidisciplinary team.

develop a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team for patients with Surgical Oncologic and Endocrine.

Requirements

Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care.

Percent of Time: 100%25 Schedule: 40 hours per week.

A 30 minute lunch will be included.

Benefits & Compensation

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Active Iowa Physician Assistant license.

Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertiseAssessmentDiagnosisTreatmentManagementEducationCare CoordinationCare TransitionsInterdisciplinary CollaborationProfessionalismSystems-Based PracticeHistory and PhysicalPharmacologyAntibiotic StewardshipPrescriptive PracticesQuality Assurance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery at University of Iowa a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Oncology position at University of Iowa is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Management, Education, Care Coordination, Care Transitions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care to patients with Surgical Oncologic and Endocrine disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and care coordination within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing outpati...

Benefits package: Paid vacation, Sick leave, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Retirement plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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