Physician Assistant OBGYN Davenport
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27 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking an 80 -100% Physician Assistant for our Davenport clinic. The PA will support the specialties of Gynecologic Oncology Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and General Gynecology and be responsible for patient care of gynecologic oncology infertility and general gynecology patients. This is accomplished through a variety of mechanisms including EPIC My Chart telemedicine referrals and direct patient care and contact. The PA functions as a member of a team of health care providers including fellow physicians 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 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 medical surgical and nursing services span the full spectrum of all obstetric and gynecologic patients at University of Iowa Health 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.
Key Areas of Responsibility and Specific Job Tasks
- Performs postoperative follow up for outpatient gynecologic oncology patients.
- Performs approved routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Manages treatment of patients going through reproductive endocrinology or in vitro fertilization according to written guidelines.
- Performs physical exams.
- Documents findings in medical record entering medical note into patient record.
- Performs orders and interprets routine laboratory tests; performs follow-up notification to patients about results.
- Makes appropriate referral to medical staff of healthcare provider depending on patient needs.
- Establishes and evaluates plans of patient care and outcome on a continuing basis.
- Accurately and appropriately complete documentation of patient care in EMR and other records for compliance billing and other regulatory standards. Lead and participate in quality safety and process improvement initiatives
- Provides health education to patients and families; educate APPs and/or other members of the health care team. Participate in ongoing research and professional development. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations.
- Possesses understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Has extensive knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as a liaison and to collaborate with physicians staff patients and other customers
Reasonable clinical and outpatient delivery of service (1-3 years)
Desired Qualifications
Previous clinical experience in Womens Health.
Previous clinical experience with gynecologic oncology or infertility patients. 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 of10calendar 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.
- The department intends to hire one position from either this requisition (PA) or ARNP req . We will only be hiringonecandidate between the two postings.
- For additional questions please contact Cassie Burrill at.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
