Physician Associate, Ortho Joint Team- North Liberty Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

On-campus work

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Physician Associate to join the Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Department's North Liberty Outpatient team. The APP will support the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty service in an outpatient setting with no weekend or on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient evaluations, orders, treatment plans, prescribing, documentation, and collaboration with residents, nurses, and faculty surgeons to improve patient outcomes and streamline care.

Qualifications

• Must meet Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners requirements.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program and/or NCCPA certification.
• 3–5 years of patient care experience.
• Experience in orthopedic patient care preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinical management: evaluations, orders, plans, prescriptions.
• Collaborative care with orthopedic team and residents.
• Documentation, chart reviews, and quality initiatives.
• Student and resident education and professional development.
• Team operations, compliance, and process improvement.

Skills

Orthopedic patient care

Collaborative team work

Excellent communication

Education

NCCPA certification

Accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Physician Associate, Ortho Joint Team- North Liberty Campus

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work collaboratively with fellow APPs, orthopedic residents, and faculty surgeons within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. This role will support the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team in an outpatient clinic setting. This requires delivery of collaborative care with the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team as well as other consulting services. This role requires someone who is organized, motivated, and very efficient. No weekends and no call with this position.

Position Responsibilities:

Outpatient clinical management: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, obtain histories and physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and perform joint aspirations/injections. Return patient phone calls and MyChart messages.

Collaborative care: Work closely with the Adult Hip and Knee Arthroplasty team nurses, medical assistants, administrative assistants, residents and faculty surgeons as well as consulting services to support continuity of care across the outpatient setting

Documentation and quality improvement: Complete timely and accurate medical records, reports, and billing documentation. Participate in chart reviews, quality initiatives, and performance improvement committees to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Education and professional development: Provide patient education and contribute to the learning of students and residents. Engage in ongoing professional development and support departmental research activities.

Team operations and leadership: Support compliance with policies and standards of care. Participate in committees, assist with process improvement projects, and help optimize service line operations. Provide coaching or feedback to team members as appropriate. Contribute to initiatives that improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance documentation accuracy.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility is the home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state‑of‑the‑art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Education Requirements:

Must meet Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners requirements.

Graduation from an accredited PA program and/or NCCPA certification required.

Experience Requirements:

3–5 years of patient care experience (may include clinical rotations or clinical practice).

Demonstrated experience or knowledge in orthopedic patient care.

Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Consistent timeliness and accuracy in documentation.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in medical-surgical inpatient, surgical inpatient, orthopedic outpatient, or orthopedic surgical setting is highly desired.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Physician Associate, requisition 26004031, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, requisition 26004032, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

For questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Petersen at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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