PA/ARNP Hospitalist

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.
• Active ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

or

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

• Master's or Doctorate degree from accredited Nursing program with Acute Care certification, Primary 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.
• Active ACLS certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, management of acute and chronic Emergency General Surgery and Trauma diagnoses.
• Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team providing care for highly complex patients.
• Possess 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 Emergence General Surgery and Trauma procedures and management.
• Experience with data and quality management projects.
• Two years of experience as an APP in Emergency General Surgery, Trauma, Intensive Care or other surgical specialty.

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 Julie Portz at 319-356-2196 or julie-portz@uiowa.edu.