Physician Assistant - Dermatology - Cedar Rapids
Physician Assistant - Dermatology - Cedar Rapids
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dermatologic care and provide medical management to patients exercising autonomy in medical decisionmaking and services provided in dermatology. They will also function as a member of the dermatology team to plan deliver and evaluate dermatological care.
This position will be located at the Dermatology Clinic in Cedar Rapids IA.
- Dermatology service providing management of dermatologic care in clinical setting; supervising care plans; ordering treatments tests and medications. Perform patient assessments in a timely manner and consult attending staff as appropriate.
- Mentor and educate medical students and other trainees as to the needs and issues of dermatology patients and population management.
- Provide overall comprehensive dermatology care functioning independently to perform or assist in procedures; order and interpret laboratory tests biopsy reports and related studies facilitate home health instructions; prescribe deliver and/or dispense medications.
- Document patient assessments and plan of care in the electronic medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
- Assure completion of documentation for coding and billing purposes.
- Direct and mentor other medical personnel and health professionals in the of patient care.
- Initiate and coordinate patient referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians or other health care providers as indicated by the patients health condition(s)/diagnosis.
- Facilitate the appropriate referral of patients to other health facilities agencies and resources as appropriate.
- Provide guidance and counseling to patients and family members. Keep all referring physicians updated on patients condition.
- Participate in the development utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient and family educational needs. Provide education and serve as a resource for CCOM and UI Health Care staff and providers. Stay current on dermatology issues (national and local).
- Assure clinical competency and expertise with patients. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff residents students and the public.
- Attend Quality and Safety meetings and Committee meetings. Participate in safety and quality issue projects.
The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and topflight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses casebased learning as the basis of their education. With its emphasis on problemsolving skills early exposure to patients and enhanced communitybased experiences UI medical students typically earn impressive scores on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and successfully match with topquality residency programs around the country.
Pay Grade: 11 Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Cedar Rapids 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 about Why Iowa clickhere
- 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/or certification by the NCCPA
- Minimum of one year ofexperience providing specific dermatologic management (beyond those provided by primary care) for patients in an outpatient setting is required
- Completion of training or continuing education in the field of dermatology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Employment Type
Full Time
