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4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our Psychiatry team at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and medication management services, under the supervision of a physician.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assure clinical competency and expertise in Psychiatry, following universal precautions.
- Function independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate health care for a defined patient population.
- Aid in the evaluation of psychiatry patients across multiple settings, including outpatient clinics, crisis observation units, and emergency services.
- Work with the APP team to provide coverage for services outside of 8-5 business hours if needed.
- Assist in the evaluation of medication side effects.
- Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families.
- Collaborate with nursing staff/nursing psychiatry administration to monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care.
- Document patient assessment and plan of care in the medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
- Promote health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from outpatient to inpatient settings and back to the home care arena.
- Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies, and resources to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students, and the public.
- Serve in a consultative and resource capacity to other divisions, the department, and the community as needed.
- Serve in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and role-modeling behaviors that impact clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Participate in the development, utilization, and evaluation of resources to meet patient/family educational needs.
- Provide education and serve as a resource for nursing staff in the area of clinical expertise.
- Provide education to external agencies, community, and other health professionals.
- Provide leadership to incorporate research findings into practice.
- Participate in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes.
- Assume responsibility for administrative activities and special projects as delegated by the Medical Directors.
- Contribute toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals as delegated.
Requirements:
- Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, including graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in Psychiatry is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain flexibility within a changing clinical environment.
- Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with healthcare members providing care for highly complex patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant post-graduate training in Psychiatry.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
- Experience working with adults in a psychiatric setting.
- Experience with multi-disciplinary process improvement.
Application Process:
To be considered, applicants must upload a letter of interest and resume (relevant to this recruitment) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Please also indicate your preference for type of outpatient care. If interested in inpatient care as a hospitalist, please visit and apply to recruitment # 23002324.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.
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