Physician Assistant - Ortho (Hand Team)

Education Requirements:

• 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. A Master’s degree is highly desired. 

Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of patient care experience gained through education, job experience, or rotations is required. 
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of orthopedic patient care is required.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment or promoting a diverse environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with work injury patients.
• Experience working in an orthopedic setting.

Please attach a resume/CV as part of the application process. 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

The department intends to hire for one position from either Physician Assistant, requisition 23004317, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, requisition 43004322, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both. 

For questions or additional information, please contact Amanda Petersen at amanda-petersen@uiowa.edu.