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Myhhhh lists this Physician Assistant - Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center opportunity in dubuque, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University thatis seeking a part-time Physician Assistant at the Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center.
Position Summary:
The Physician Associate (Assistant) at the University of Dubuque'sSmeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center provides comprehensive,student-centered primary and acute healthcare services, includingassessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, ordering andinterpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, andperforming select procedures. Working independently andcollaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, this roledevelops individualized care plans while promoting wellness,disease prevention, and health education through a holisticapproach that supports students' physical, mental, and emotionalwell-being. The Physician Associate (Assistant) also partners withcampus departments to coordinate care, contributes to healthpromotion and preventive health initiatives, and fosters awelcoming, inclusive, and confidential environment that supportsstudent success and a healthy campus community.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform direct patient care for University of Dubuque studentsincluding diagnostic and therapeutic services at the Smeltzer-KellyStudent Health Center
Function independently and/or as a member of aninterdisciplinary team to plan, deliver, and evaluate healthcarefor University of Dubuque's student population
Promote and support health maintenance, disease prevention andwellness strategies across the continuum of care
Perform medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,prescribe, dispense or deliver medications in accordance with stateand federal scope of practice laws
Document all aspects of patient care accurately in theelectronic medical record (EMR) and ensure compliance with billing,regulatory and institutional standards
Initiate and coordinate referrals to specialists, externalproviders or other campus services as appropriate for continuedcare
Contribute to the ongoing achievement of Student Health Centergoals through active participation in program development, qualityimprovement and student health initiatives
Maintain current clinical competencies and professionalexpertise through continuing medical education, certifications andbest practices
Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills foreffective patient education, care coordination anddocumentation
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University'smission
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, organizationalskills, effective oral and written correspondence and publicrelations skills
Commitment to the mission of the University
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as partof an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Qualifications:
Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PhysicianAssistant (Physician Associate) program
Current certification by the National Commission onCertification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and eligibility forIowa licensure required
Prior experience working with young adult population ispreferred
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Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
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