PA/ARNP Hospitalist – Dept of Surgery – Gastrointestinal Surgery

The PA/ARNP Hospitalist functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Gastrointestinal Surgery Service. Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within Gastrointestinal Surgery; including pre- and post-operative surgical management, post-operative complications, management of the patient’s Gastrointestinal Surgery health needs and complications, and evaluation and management of consults from other services.

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and mediation of discharge transitions for patients and families with Gastrointestinal Surgery health needs.
• Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team with administration, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UIHC’s educational and research missions.
• Provides care within the scope of practice as outlined by state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.
• Completes admissions, discharges, and daily inpatient rounds with multidisciplinary team.
• Develops and implements inpatient treatment plan with multidisciplinary team, including admission, pre- and post-operative management, and procedures.
• Writes admission, discharge, progress, consult, and clinic notes in an accurate and concise manner with documentation for appropriate billing.
• Education of patient and family, residents and medical students, nursing staff regarding treatment plan.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 8-hour shifts (8 am-5 pm)

Location: UIHC Main campus

Pay Grade: 7A 

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:

Physician Assistant (PA):

• 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.
• Active Iowa Physician Assistant license.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

or

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from accredited Nursing program with Family Nurse Practitioner certification. Acute Care certification will be considered with appropriate experience.
• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the State of Iowa.
• Active Iowa RN and ARNP licenses.
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

and

• Possession of the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to the adult and geriatric population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflow.
• Ability and willingness to learn and assist with Gastrointestinal Surgery procedures and management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, management of acute and chronic Gastrointestinal 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.
• Two years of experience as an APP in Gastrointestinal Surgery or other surgical specialty.
• 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].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7A

Contact Information

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

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