Full Job Description
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide dermatologic care and provide medical management to patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided in dermatology. They will also function as a member of the dermatology team to plan, deliver, and evaluate dermatological care.
This position will be located at the Dermatology Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA.
- Dermatology service providing management of dermatologic care in clinical setting; supervising care plans; ordering treatments, tests and medications. Perform patient assessments in a timely manner and consult attending staff as appropriate.
- Mentor and educate medical students and other trainees as to the needs and issues of dermatology patients and population management.
- Provide overall comprehensive dermatology care, functioning independently to perform or assist in procedures; order and interpret laboratory tests, biopsy reports and related studies, facilitate home health instructions; prescribe, deliver and/or dispense medications.
- Document patient assessments and plan of care in the electronic medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
- Assure completion of documentation for coding and billing purposes.
- Direct and mentor other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.
- Initiate and coordinate patient referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians or other health care providers as indicated by the patients’ health condition(s)/diagnosis.
- Facilitate the appropriate referral of patients to other health facilities, agencies and resources as appropriate.
- Provide guidance and counseling to patients and family members. Keep all referring physicians updated on patients’ condition.
- Participate in the development, utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient and family educational needs. Provide education and serve as a resource for CCOM and UI Health Care staff and providers. Stay current on dermatology issues (national and local).
- Assure clinical competency and expertise with patients. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students and the public.
- Attend Quality and Safety meetings and Committee meetings. Participate in safety and quality issue projects.
The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, early exposure to patients, and enhanced community-based experiences, UI medical students typically earn impressive scores on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and successfully “match” with top-quality residency programs around the country.
Pay Grade: 11 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- 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
- Minimum of one year of experience providing specific dermatologic management (beyond those provided by primary care) for patients in an outpatient setting is required
- Completion of training or continuing education in the field of dermatology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
With additional questions or concerns, reach out to Adam Santi at adam-santi@uiowa.edu.