Physician Assistant - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Physician Assistant - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division. The Physician Assistant will perform direct patientcareservices to reproductive endocrinology and in vitro fertilizationpatients under the supervision of Reproductive Endocrinology andIVF faculty.The PA functions as a member of a team of health care providers including resident physicians staff physicians physician assistants nurse practitioners and nurses to provide services to the population of patients seen in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics. The PA functions under the supervision and in collaboration with an assigned primary staff physician. The PA and physician meet to review complicated cases requiring physician consultation. In addition the PA consults with the clinic staff physicians on an as needed basis.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides consultation comprehensive treatment planning and a broad range of services for patients with normal and high-risk pregnancies and for gynecology including oncology and reproductive endocrinology. Our comprehensive medial surgical and nursing services span the full spectrum of all obstetric and gynecologic patients at University of Health Care. In addition to patient care the department is noted for its strong educational programs for sonography students medical students residents fellows and practicing physicians. Basic and clinical research in reproductive medicine is an important departmental activity.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs health assessments for outpatient reproductive endocrinology and IVF patients.
- Performs health assessments for inpatient reproductive endocrinology and IVF patients.
- Performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures approved by supervising physicians using independent judgment and consulting with supervising physicians when appropriate.
- Participates in teaching of reproductive endocrinology and IVF patientcare.
- Performs triaging for reproductive endocrinology and IVF patients.
- Provides supervision of day-to-day functioning of clinic.
- Maintains appropriatelicensure/certification.
- Performs special projects or assignments as requested
- Exhibits behavior expected of a professional health care employee.
Required Qualifications:
- Must complywith registration andlicensure requirementsas specified by the Iowa Board ofPhysician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certificationbythe NCCPA.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience with gynecology reproductive endocrinology orIVFpatients.
- Ability to workindependentlyin decision-making management issuesand problem solving and the abilitytofunction independently yet work in a team setting.
Position and Applications Details:
- In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- 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 additional questions please contact Cassie Burrill at.
Employment Type
Full Time
