Acute Care Physician Assistant

Discover what’s possible in your career as an Acute Care Physician Assistant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Cedar Rapids—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

People First in Cedar Rapids

Local Team Collaboration:

• We take pride in our well-established team of 14 physicians and 8 APPs at Mercy Medical Center.
• Work alongside a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, two clinical performance nurses, and a Program Manager.
• As a team, we value our collaboration with the nurses and specialists throughout the hospital.
• We utilize EPIC as well as our internal informatics platform.

Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant board certification required
• At least one year of acute care hospitalist experience preferred.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• We are seeking a Physician Assistant for both our day and swing shifts.
• Our schedule is relatively predictable, so our team typically works 7 on/ 7 off. However, our greatest need is for swing shift coverage, so someone willing to assist by working at least 6 evening shifts per month would be ideal.
• Generally, our physician assistants will work 7 am-5 pm and 4 pm-2 am rounding during the day shift (average of 12 patients per shift) and focusing on admissions during the evening shift (average of 7-8 admissions per shift). However, volumes can ebb and flow depending on the time of year and staffing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Even though our physician assistants don’t provide ICU coverage, our physicians may assist from a medical management perspective from time to time.
• Our team is highly engaged, so we respond to codes and rapid alerts on our patients and assist if one is called and we are nearby; we try to help each other in any way we can.
• We meet monthly as a team for a team meeting and a patient experience touch base. We also have a short morning huddle daily to secure handoffs and ensure everyone is ready for the day.

Living and Working in Cedar Rapids:

• Many who come to Cedar Rapids are pleasantly surprised to find a highly diverse population base. This is mainly due to major employers such as Collins Aerospace and Transamerica. These world-renowned companies, coupled with the University of Iowa (located 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids), equate to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Cedar Rapids-Centered Care:

• Patients are our top priority, and we do a great job of always keeping that focus at the forefront.
• Our team is highly involved in multiple committees and projects throughout the hospital. We would like to have two hospitals involved in any given committee, providing a greater chance of representation and help with time management. We encourage everyone to find a committee that feeds their passion.
• Our team has an excellent relationship with the administration. We have partnered with Mercy since 2015 and are a trusted and consulted team on many hospital-wide initiatives.
• As a team, we like to support our greater local community by adopting a family around the holidays and supporting our local emergency shelter, Catholic Worker House.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Rewarding compensation structure.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.