Comprehensive Stroke Center - PA/ARNP Hospitalist

The Department of Neurology is seeking an ARNP/PA Hospitalist to provide personalized care to patients in the Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The Hospitalist performs overall medical care and medical management, primarily in an inpatient setting, and exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided under a collaborative practice agreement.

This position requires occasional weekend coverage responsibilities as clinically indicated.

Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Is responsible for discharge preparation, education and assurance of follow up for each patient on the service.

Conducts comprehensive assessments focused on inpatient neurological/stroke needs of patients.

Collaborates with the stroke services care team members, patient/family and other referring providers to formulate, implement, coordinate, evaluate and modify care plans that are individualized, multimodal/comprehensive and evidence-based.

Works with patients and families to determine their understanding of the patient’s condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options, provide appropriate education; discusses and develops goals of care and identify measurable treatment objectives.

Assists the patient, family and primary care provider(s) with the implementation of the plan of care in the home and community.

Triages phone calls and provides assistance with transition of care from inpatient to outpatient and/or other healthcare facility.

Assesses and facilitates referrals and consultations to other services per patient needs.

Completes documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines. Ensures that documentation identifies goals of care and facilitates interdisciplinary communication.

Demonstrates accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes.

• Assures clinical competency and expertise in the area of stroke care and general neurology.
• Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from inpatient to outpatient settings and help facilitate discharge planning.
• Initiates and coordinates referrals to other health care team members or agencies.

Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families and provide education and serve as a resource for ancillary staff in area of clinical expertise.

Provides education and serves as a resource for nursing staff, medical and advanced practice provider students, and residents in area of clinical expertise.

Serves in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practices and patient outcomes.

Participates in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental QA/QI/research programs.

Participates in consent and protocols for clinical trials/research projects in conjunction with other disciplines.

Participates in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes as well as contributing toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals.

Participate in clinically relevant activities and attend UI Health Care APP council meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise.

• Maintains national and state licensing and certification requirements.
• Maintains compliances (University, UI Health Care, Departmental, etc.)

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Required Education

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing, which includes graduation from an accredited master’s or doctorate level nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
• Current certification in specialty area and/or licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa.

—OR—

• Physician Associate (PA)
• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, which includes graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.
• Current license to practice in Iowa.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice.
• Considerable (3 to 5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience.
• Promotes a workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, where every individual is empowered to make a positive impact, and in which workplace concerns are addressed effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Considerable (3-5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience, with 1-3 years of this experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.

• Experience with patient and staff education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Experience with evidence-based practice or research utilization.
• Participation in professional PA/ARNP organizations.

Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

For additional questions, please contact Lilli Wulff at lillian-wulff@uiowa.edu.