Walk-in Clinics - Physician Associate 50-100%25 (Multiple Openings)

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking to fill multiple positions (50-100%25) for Physician Associate to support Quick Care and Urgent Care clinics. These positions will support our Iowa City (Corridor) and Quad Cities locations (primary locations will vary depending on the open position).

Physician Associate performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Within the Physician Associate (PA)/Physician relationship, the PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided.

Our Physician Associate's will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided. The PAs will also assist in educating healthcare students, as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions and will assist in research endeavors as appropriate.

UI Walk-in Clinics provide care to try to save our patients a trip to the emergency room. We’re open evenings, weekends, and even some holidays.

Our clinics are responsible to assess a wide variety of patients from newborn to geriatric and ensures patient care standards are met and provides access to additional care options not normally found at your traditional walk-in clinic, including X-rays, IV fluids, and stitches.

This position is part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, rich with opportunities for learning and growth. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages teamwork between multiple disciplinary teams to provide the most comprehensive care to our patients.

We have multiple clinics throughout the corridor area, as well as two locations in the Quad Cities, allowing our patients to find a location that is convenient to them. This position reports to the Medical Director within the UI Healthcare Walk In Clinics and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics.

These positions will mainly support Iowa City/Corridor sites but could also support other service lines/clinics based on clinical needs/hours, including our Quad Cities clinic sites.

Basic Function and Responsibility

Physician Associate performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services. Within the Physician Associate (PA)/Physician relationship, the PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision making and services provided.

The PA will also assist in educating healthcare students, as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions and will assist in research endeavors as appropriate. This position reports to the Medical Director within the UI Community Clinics and Lead APP within UI Community Clinics.

Characteristic Duties and 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.
• Perform duties appropriate to a physician’s practice.
• 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.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Perform all other duties as assigned on a permanent or temporary basis.

Service Excellence/Customer Focus

Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

Benefits Highlights

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 a generous retirement plan, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: hr.uiowa.edu.

• Percent of Time: Variable
• Schedule: Variable
• Locations: Iowa City/Corridor locations and surrounding clinic locations including Quad Cities area (as needed).
• Salary: $87,632 - $158,296 (Salary is based on years of experience)

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Education Required

Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Licensed as PA in the state of Iowa.
• 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.

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 90 calendar days. At the end of the 90-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. For questions or additional information, please contact julia-stark@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.