Physician Assistant
Description
Student Health at the University of Iowa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary care team. This role supports the mental health and well‑being of a broad student population by providing high‑quality psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and collaborative care. The is a 70%-100% position that offers a stable weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications.
Provide medication management, including routine evaluations, counseling on risks/benefits, and monitoring treatment response.
Offer clear, age‑appropriate, and culturally sensitive explanations and instructions to patients.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all patient and staff interactions.
Work respectfully and effectively with students from various backgrounds.
Assist with emergent psychiatric issues and provide clinic coverage as needed.
Counsel patients and, when appropriate, family members or significant others regarding diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment implications.
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information and communicate treatment recommendations.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external providers or agencies.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate psychiatric care.
Contribute to quality management initiatives aimed at improving clinical procedures and patient outcomes.
Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and correspondence in the electronic health record.
Develop and maintain medication information materials for patient and clinic use.
Serve as a consultative resource to other departments within the Division of Student Life.
Support patient and family education by developing and evaluating educational resources.
Ensure ongoing clinical competency in psychiatry and adhere to universal precautions.
For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications.
Provide medication management, including routine evaluations, counseling on risks/benefits, and monitoring treatment response.
Offer clear, age‑appropriate, and culturally sensitive explanations and instructions to patients.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all patient and staff interactions.
Work respectfully and effectively with students from various backgrounds.
Assist with emergent psychiatric issues and provide clinic coverage as needed.
Counsel patients and, when appropriate, family members or significant others regarding diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment implications.
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information and communicate treatment recommendations.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external providers or agencies.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate psychiatric care.
Contribute to quality management initiatives aimed at improving clinical procedures and patient outcomes.
Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and correspondence in the electronic health record.
Develop and maintain medication information materials for patient and clinic use.
Serve as a consultative resource to other departments within the Division of Student Life.
Support patient and family education by developing and evaluating educational resources.
Ensure ongoing clinical competency in psychiatry and adhere to universal precautions.
About the Division of Student Life
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, work together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Education requirement:
Compliance with Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners requirements, including graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification
Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence while collaborating effectively with healthcare team members.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with a broad student body, staff, providers, and administrators.
Experience fostering a welcoming and respectful environment.
Interest in and knowledge of college health issues.
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in psychiatric clinical practice (highly desirable).
Experience providing psychiatric care in a college or university setting.
Experience using EPIC or another electronic health record system.
Application Details
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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.
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.
