PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Physician Associate
• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners which include graduation from accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA.
• Eligible to be licensed by the State of Iowa to perform as a Physician Associate. Certification by the NCCPA.
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
• A Master’s degree is required. A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred. If Master’s degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
• Current board certification in specialty area and licensure as an ARNP in the State of Iowa.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of clinical practice is required or previous experience in specified hospital specialty area or demonstrated knowledge of area of clinical practice.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
Highly Desirable Qualification
• Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Cardiothoracic surgery.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with patient and staff education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs.
• Experience with evidence-based practice or research utilization.
• Participation in professional PA/ARNP organizations.
UI Health Care Core Values (WE CARE)
Welcoming | We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. |
Excellence | We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. |
Collaboration | We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work. |
Accountability | We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. |
Respect | We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. |
Empowerment | We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners. |
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 7 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.
References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
Contact lisa-pfannebecker@uiowa.edu with any questions or inquiries regarding this position opening.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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