Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- & Tasks Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications.
- Provide medication management, including routine evaluations, counseling on risks/.
Requirements
- paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well
- class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top
- ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Benefits & Compensation
- paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well
- class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top
- ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant 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 Primary Care 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.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care 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.
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: Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Diagnostic Assessments, Patient Counseling, Confidentiality, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Electronic Health Record, Quality Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and providing collaborative psychiatric care to the student population. Key tasks include ordering diagnostic tests, counseling patients and families, and documenting all encounters in the electronic health record.
Benefits package: Health coverage, University-paid life insurance, Retirement plans, Generous leave policies, Support services, Well-being resources, Access to UI Health Care specialists, Advanced training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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