Physician Assistant-Shoulder

Iowa Orthopedic Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off 160hrs

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Iowa Orthopedic Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant for our busy Shoulder practice. This role provides initial contact to new shoulder patients, assesses postop and return patients, and collaborates with the care team to deliver excellent service to our patients.

Responsibilities include primary or specialty medical care under physician supervision, patient data collection, and keeping accurate medical records. DEA license with no restrictions is required.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree and certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies is required.
• Must have current licensures.
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary or specialty medical care with the supervision of a physician
• Provide services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing authorized and approved procedures and services
• Perform initial patient screenings, obtain and evaluate medical histories, perform physical examinations, perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Counsel patients on medical problems, use of medications, expected effects of treatment, and other health maintenance matters
• Make entries in patient’s permanent medical records
• Coordinate patient care with other members of health care team
• Monitor the effectiveness of care
• On Call: NO CALL REQUIRED

Skills

Patient care

Medical data collection

Team collaboration

Counsel patients

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Iowa Orthopedic Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant for our busy Shoulder practice. This position will provide initial contact to new shoulder patients, assess postop and return patients, and work collaboratively with the care team to provide excellent service to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:?

• Provide primary or specialty medical care with the supervision of a physician
• Provide services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing authorized and approved procedures and services
• Perform initial patient screenings, obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Counsel patients on medical problems, use of medications, expected effects of treatment, and other health maintenance matters
• Make entries in patient’s permanent medical records
• Coordinate patient care with other members of health care team
• Monitor the effectiveness of care
• On Call: NO CALL REQUIIRED

Requirements

• A master’s degree and certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies is required
• Must have current licensures
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions
• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, up to 160hrs paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more.
• Center of Excellence:?Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
• Cutting-Edge Environment:?Work in a state-of-the‑art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
• Team Atmosphere:?Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
• Professional Growth:?Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

At Iowa Ortho, we are guided by our IMPACT values, and we believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and compassionate care:

• Innovation that Drives Positive Outcomes (I)
• Motivation for Exceptional Care (M)
• Passion for Quality in Everything We Do (P)
• Accountability Through Open and Honest Communication (A)
• Commitment to Continued Growth (C)
• Teamwork (T)

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!?

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Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.