Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Gastrointestinal Surgery
Physician Assistant - Dept of Surgery - Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Job Description
The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgerys Gastrointestinal Surgery division functions as an independent healthcare provider who working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in the Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic. Performs direct patient care including pre and postoperative surgical management and management of acute and chronic diseases common in Gastrointestinal Surgery. Responsible for assessment diagnosis treatment management education health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic Gastrointestinal Surgery health needs.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Assures clinical competency and expertise in Gastrointestinal Surgery. Follows universal precautions.
- Functions independently and/or as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan deliver and evaluate health care for Gastrointestinal Surgery patient population.
- Procedures in accordance with privileging process to be directed by patient care needs.
- Develop and implement outpatient treatment plan with the multidisciplinary team including admissions pre and postoperative management and procedures.
- Provide anticipatory guidance counseling and education to patients and their families about vascular conditions and surgical procedures. Educates APPs residents medical students and nursing staff regarding treatment plans.
- Documents patient assessment plan of care and treatment progress in the medical record. Writes admission history physical and clinic notes in an accurate and concise manner with documentation for appropriate billing.
- Collaborate with Gastrointestinal Surgery physicians APPs and administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
- Maintains effective working relationships with faculty staff residents students and the public.
- Evaluate and interpret pertinent lab and imaging studies.
- Participates in development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.
- Contributes toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals as delegated.
- Participates in activities that enhance clinical expertise.
Percent of Time: 100
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 may vary based on the operational needs of the Department.
Location: UI Health Care Medical Center University Campus
Pay Grade: 11
Benefit Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits please visit: UI Health CareBenefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.
- Eligible to be licensed by the state of Iowa to perform as a Physician Assistant.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
- Possesses the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to the adult and geriatric populations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workflow.
- Ability and willingness to learn and assist with Gastrointestinal Surgery procedures and management.
- Active BLS certification.
Desired Qualifications:
- Two years of relevant experience in a surgery or clinic environment.
- Previous operating room experience.
- Extensive knowledge of physical assessment differential diagnoses pathophysiology pharmacology management of acute and chronic Gastrointestinal Surgery diagnoses.
- Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team providing care for highly complex patients.
- Experience with data and quality management projects.
- ACLS certification.
Application Process:In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For additional questions please contact Katie PontiousVanhxay ator
The Department intends to hire one candidate from either the ARNP (Req #or Physician Assistant (Req #posting based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Employment Type
Full Time
