PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Department of Psychiatry
Education, Licensing, and Certification Requirements
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing which includes graduation from an accredited Master's or Doctorate level nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa.
Licensed in the state of Iowa as an ARNP - Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required by time of hire.
Physician Assistants
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 certification by the NCCPA.
Licensure by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
Required Qualifications
PMHNP applicants - Minimum of 3 years nursing care experience of adults with mental illness of which one year must be post-graduate degree experience
PA applicants – 2 years of post-graduate experience in a psychiatry setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a group or team setting
Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary care teams
Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work environment
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with telemedicine.
Experience with emergency psychiatric assessment
Experience with the Iowa mental health commitment process
Experience providing psychiatric triage/ acute case management services
Knowledge of community resources
PA applicants - Fellowship/residency training in Psychiatry is highly desired
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 note that this recruitment is for inpatient only hospitalist work If you are interested in outpatient care only, please visit and apply to recruitments 23005107 and 23005109.
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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.
For questions contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
