Physician Assistant- Emergency Department

Required Education:

• 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.

Experience requirement:

• Minimum of one-year (1) experience in an Emeregency Department/Trauma Center; OR successful completion of a Level I Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency Program (academic medical center preferred). 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage critically ill patient population (of all ages) within a highly- functioning unit/department.
• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.
• Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Current Iowa license to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State of Iowa.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' Emergency Medicine/critical care experience preferred.
• Previous pediatric emergency care experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.