Physician Assistant – Dept of Surgery – Vascular Surgery

The Physician Assistant in the Department of Surgery’s Vascular 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 Vascular Surgery Clinic. Performs direct patient care, including pre- and post-operative surgical management and management of acute and chronic diseases common in Vascular Surgery. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic Vascular Surgery health needs. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures clinical competency and expertise in Vascular Surgery. Follows universal precautions.
• Functions independently and/or as a member of a multidisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for Vascular 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 post-operative 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 Vascular 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 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the Department.

Location: UIHC 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: UIHC Benefits.

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 Vascular 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 Vascular 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 self-disclose 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 Pontious-Vanhxay at (319) 384-6144 or [email protected].

The Department intends to hire one candidate from either the ARNP (Req # 25002271) or Physician Assistant (Req # 25002272) posting based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Physician Assistant
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Katie Pontious-Vanhxay
• Contact Email: [email protected]

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