Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

UI Health Care is seeking a Physician Associate to provide patient care for the adult outpatient Oncology service at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic. The role involves performing direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, while exercising autonomy in medical decision-making under a collaborative practice agreement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment focused on comprehensive patient care.

Practice Info

• Adult outpatient Oncology service

• Multi-specialty service

• Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic

• Dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Multidisciplinary approach to patient care

Shift & Schedule

• Working weekday clinic hours

• Be available for weekend or extended work hours, as needed, in a scheduled rotation, to address patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform overall medical care and medical management in the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinic under the direction of the attending physician, exercising independence in medical decision-making and services provided primarily in a clinic setting under a collaborative practice agreement.

• Perform and document initial evaluation of new and returning patients, including complete history and physical examination and, appropriate orders for treatment.

• Collaborate/consult in the optimization of care delivery through coordination and transitions of care as a part of a team, including chemotherapy management, infusions, minor procedures and interventions.

• Discuss testing and treatment options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.

• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies and other related studies.

• Prescribe, order and administer medications.

• Complete medical record documentation and billing information in a timely manner, consistent with University of Iowa Physicians and Department policies.

• Participate and/or lead in quality, safety, and process improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Desirable (1-3 years) experience in internal medicine or previous experience in specified hospital specialty area or demonstrated knowledge gained through educational program or clinical rotations in that area of clinical practice.

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives is required.

• Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice is required.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage acutely ill patient population is highly desirable.

• Experience providing overall medical care and provide medical management for patients in an outpatient setting is highly desirable.

• Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable.

• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.