Physician Assistant-Sports Medicine

Iowa Orthopedic Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant for our Sports and Medicine practice. Physician assistants are vital member of the Iowa Ortho health care team. This position will provide assistance to surgeons and assist with a variety of medical tasks to ensure all patients receive the best care possible.  

This individual will be decisive, self-driven, and dynamic; also, willing to be mentored, trained, and developed to achieve high performance and personal satisfaction.  
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the supervision of a physician 
• Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing authorized and approved procedures and services 
• Clinic assistance: new patients, follow ups, post-ops, MRI rechecks, U/S guided injections 
• Surgery assistance, wound closure, patient positioning, active role during surgery 
• Sports Coverage: up to 15 events per year 
• Call: 2 times per month 
• Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures 
• Counsels patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, and other health maintenance matters 
• Makes entries in patient’s permanent medical records 
• Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team 
• Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation 

• The principles and processed for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including the requirements of the HIPAA and OSHA and applicable state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices 
• Computerized information systems used in business applications and clinical management systems (EMR). 
• Relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. 
• Non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their applicable uses, and relevance to patient care. 
• Current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment 
• Accreditation and certification requirements and the ability to maintain all appropriate licenses.  
• Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of applicable State Board of Medicine and other regulating bodies.  
• Prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.  This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods 
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public in person and over the telephone. 
• Interpret the application of OSHA and HIPAA laws.  Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. 
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. 
• A master’s degree and certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies is required. 
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions 
• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred 

Why Choose Iowa Ortho? 

• Competitive Benefit Package:?Competitive pay, health, dental, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more. 
• Center of Excellence:?Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care. 
• Cutting-Edge Environment:?Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology. 
• Team Atmosphere:?Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care. 
• Professional Growth:?Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning. 

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!
 

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Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test. 

Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.