Physician Associate - Urology

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Urology is seeking a full-time Physician Associate to join the general urology team with a focus on urologic oncology. The PA will provide outpatient care under supervision, exercising clinical judgment to support quality outcomes and patient safety.

Responsibilities include running independent clinics for selected patients, collaborating with the care team, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives on

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or NCCPA certification.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Associate in Iowa (IA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to function independently while collaborating with health care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient care under supervision in general urology with oncology emphasis.
• Conduct independent clinics for selected urology patients.
• Document assessments and plans in medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence in practice

Team collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certified

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Urology is seeking to hire a full-time Physician Associate with an interest in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care to urologic oncology patient population. After demonstrating competency under the guidance, supervision, and discretion of a supervising physician, you will provide direct care in an outpatient setting, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making to support quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Exercises clinical competency and expertise in general urology with an emphasis on providing specialized care in the area of urologic oncology.

Functions independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for a defined patient population.

Collaborates with nursing staff/nursing administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.

Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.

Performs medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribes, dispenses or delivers medications when a collaborative practice agreement is in place.

Conducts independent clinics for selected urology patients.

Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.

Documents patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generates appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.

Initiates and coordinates referrals to other health care team members or agencies as needed.

Serves in a consultative or resource capacity to other divisions, the department, and the community as needed.

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

Participates in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.

Assumes responsibility for administrative activities and special projects as assigned.

Contributes toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals as delegated.

Participates and contributes to activities that enhance clinical knowledge and expertise.

Participates in educational activities in the department, hospital, community and professional organizations.

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/or certification by the NCCPA.

Experience Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.

Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with other health care team members.

Certification Required

Current license to practice as a Physician Associate in the State of Iowa.

Desirable Qualifications

Previous patient care experience in urology.

1-3 years experience in an outpatient health care setting.

For questions or additional information please contact Sandy Moenk 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 .