Full Job Description
The University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Urogynecology Division. The PA functions as a provider of gynecology services in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology Clinics. Gynecology services include history taking and health assessment; physical exams; ordering and interpreting routine laboratory tests; undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic office procedures, such as biopsy, urethral catheterization, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, and pessary fitting; providing general health education and education about urogynecology-related health problems or situations; and documenting patient encounters, assessments and plans of care in the medical record.
The PA functions as a member of a team of health care providers, including staff physicians, fellow physicians, resident physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses to provide services to the population of patients seen in the Urogynecology clinics in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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 medial, surgical, and nursing services span the full spectrum of all obstetric and gynecologic patients at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. In addition to patient care, the department is noted for its strong educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians. Basic and clinical research in reproductive medicine is an important departmental activity.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform health assessments for women presenting for urogynecologic care.
- Performs physical exams, including pelvic exams.
- 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.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic office procedures, such as biopsy, urethral catheterization, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, and pessary fitting
- 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.
- Provide health education to patients and families; educate PAs/ ARNPs/ NNPs 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.
- Communicates regularly with urogynecologic and other health care providers.
- Documents findings in medical record. Entering medical note in record. Documents patient and other health care provider communications.
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.
- Reasonable clinical experience (1-3 years) in any capacity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to serve as a liaison and to collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, and other customers.
Desired Qualifications:
- Clinical experience with women’s health services and/or urological health services.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures
Position and Application Details:
- The department intends to hire one position from either this requisition PA or ARNP req 25002206 .
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a current CV, cover letter and (3) references and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar 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.
- For questions or additional information, please contact Cassie Burrill at [email protected].