Full Job Description
Physician Assistant
Join the TEAM that generations of Iowans have trusted to provide a higher standard of eye-care excellence! In medical practice since 1919, Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic providing vision care services throughout Iowa. At Wolfe Eye Clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life.
We are currently hiring a Physician Assistant for Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, based in our West Des Moines Clinic. In this role you will work side by side with physician to provide our patients with clinical and surgical services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform examinations
- Obtain patient histories
- Conduct patient assessments
- Order tests or scans
- Diagnose illnesses
- Prescribe medicine and monitor course of treatment
- Educate patient on treatment plans and medication options within the scope of practice and directed by the supervising physician
- Assist in minor OR and ASC surgical procedures
- Assist in Clinicaltrials
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
- Travel to other offices as needed
- No nights and weekends
- No ophthalmology call
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited program.
- Current license from the State of Iowa.
- Surgical interest required
- Demonstrate a high level of professional competency including leadership and collaboration skills
- Demonstrate attentive interpersonal and communication skills with patients and physicians
- Empathetic with patients needs and concerns.
If you are interested in being part of a quality driven organization, while receiving a competitive wage and excellent benefits (health, dental, 401k, paid-time off, etc.) please apply.
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