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Physician Assistant Opportunity


The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Iowa is currently accepting applications for 2 full-time Physician Assistants.  Candidates must be graduates from an accredited PA educational program and/or certified by the NCCPA.

Requirements:

  • Graduated from an accredited PA educational program and/or hold NCCPA certification.
  • Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the IBPAE.
  • Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating with health care members providing care for highly complex patients.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous patient care experience including: Pre-and post-operative management of a neurosurgical/critical care population; experience in a critical care setting; experience in the outpatient setting with pre-surgical workups, and follow up visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year work experience as a PA
  • Experience performing bedside procedures, i.e. LPs and shunt taps.
  • Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.

The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants please go to the following link to complete the required on-line application process: http://jobs.uiowa.edu/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last modification date: Tue Jan 15 14:52:33 2008
URL: http://www.uihealthcare.com /depts/med/neurosurgery/employment/paoppty.html