Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Oakdale

13 days ago

United StatesFull TimeFamily Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Oakdale in United States. The University of Iowa Health Care department of Family Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant. This position will perform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision.

Key Responsibilities

to include: Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician.

Obtain medical history and perform physical examination.

Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings.

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.

Requirements

of the successful candidate.

Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.

Benefits & Compensation

bullock@uiowa. edu)

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Oakdale.

Key Skills

Patient careDiagnostic servicesTherapeutic servicesMedical decision-makingPhysical examinationClinical proceduresSuturingInjectionsImmunizationsPatient counselingElectronic health recordsEpicLaboratory test interpretationX-ray interpretationEmergency medical responseClinical research

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Position Insights

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Family Medicine 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, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Diagnostic services, Therapeutic services, Medical decision-making, Physical examination, Clinical procedures, Suturing, Injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will perform direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, under physician supervision. They will also assist in educating healthcare students and residents while participating in clinical research and departmental committees.

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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