Hospitalist Physician jobs in Iowa City Iowa

Neurology PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Stroke The Department of Neurology is seeking an ARNP/PA Hospitalist to provide personalized care to patients in the Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Hospitalist performs overall medical care and medical management, primarily in an inpatient setting, and exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided under a collaborative practice agreement. This position requires occasional weekend coverage responsibilities as clinically indicated. Responsibilities: Performs direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Is responsible for discharge preparation, education and assurance of follow up for each patient on the service. Conducts comprehensive assessments focused on inpatient neurological/stroke needs of patients. Collaborates with the stroke services care team members, patient/family and other referring providers to formulate, implement, coordinate, evaluate and modify care plans that are individualized, multimodal/comprehensive and evidence-based. Works with patients and families to determine their understanding of the patient's condition, proposed treatment plan and treatment options, provide appropriate education; discusses and develops goals of care and identify measurable treatment objectives. Assists the patient, family and primary care provider(s) with the implementation of the plan of care in the home and community. Triages phone calls and provides assistance with transition of care from inpatient to outpatient and/or other healthcare facility. Assesses and facilitates referrals and consultations to other services per patient needs. Completes documentation and billing procedures according to institutional and departmental guidelines. Ensures that documentation identifies goals of care and facilitates interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrates accountability for evaluation of clinical practice, including adherence to organizational, state and national practice standards and codes. Assures clinical competency and expertise in the area of stroke care and general neurology. Promotes health maintenance that spans the continuum of health from inpatient to outpatient settings and help facilitate discharge planning. Initiates and coordinates referrals to other health care team members or agencies. Provides anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients/families and provide education and serve as a resource for ancillary staff in area of clinical expertise. Provides education and serves as a resource for nursing staff, medical and advanced practice provider students, and residents in area of clinical expertise. Serves in a consultative resource capacity by providing expert knowledge and behavioral skills that impact clinical practices and patient outcomes. Participates in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental QA/QI/research programs. Participates in consent and protocols for clinical trials/research projects in conjunction with other disciplines. Participates in the development and implementation of divisional and departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes as well as contributing toward the achievement of divisional and departmental goals. Participate in clinically relevant activities and attend UI Health Care APP council meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise. Maintains national and state licensing and certification requirements. Maintains compliances (University, UI Health Care, Departmental, etc.) The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ® Required Education Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Nursing, which includes graduation from an accredited master's or doctorate level nursing educational program and certification by an accepted accrediting agency. Current license to practice nursing in Iowa. Current certification in specialty area and/or licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa. -OR- Physician Associate (PA) Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, which includes graduation from an accredited PA educational program and certification by the NCCPA. Current license to practice in Iowa. Required Experience Demonstrated experience in area of clinical practice. Considerable (3 to 5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience. Promotes a workplace environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated, where every individual is empowered to make a positive impact, and in which workplace concerns are addressed effectively. E xcellent written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications: Considerable (3-5 years) experience in the specialty area of neuroscience, with 1-3 years of this experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. Experience with patient and staff education. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs. Experience with evidence-based practice or research utilization. Participation in professional PA/ARNP organizations. Please attach a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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. If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation. Additional Information Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 7A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Lilli Wulff Contact Email: Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Previous Job Searches All jobs  All locations --> My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. Go to Profile --> My Submissions Track your opportunities. My Submissions Are you a Military Veteran? Contact us to learn more about how to qualify for Veteran's Preference. Similar Listings div class="capsule_contentTo apply for this position, please use the apply option on this page.

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Infectious Diseases Basic Function: University of Iowa Health Care Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking a PA/ARNP in the Infectious Disease Division to provide consultative care of UI Health Care inpatients and through the transition to outpatient status. The APP will perform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Associate (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy when their experience caring for Infectious Disease patients allows for indirect supervision in medical decision-making and other services provided. The position also focuses on providing longitudinal outpatient care, including monitoring labs and seeing these patients in clinic until management by ID is no longer needed. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Provision of Medical Care; Collaboration with Care Team: Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician for inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases consult patients. Obtain medical history and perform physical examination. Assess, diagnose and manage medical or surgical conditions in patients referred to ID and document findings, assessments, and plans in electronic medical record (EMR). Order and interpret laboratory and related studies to care for ID patients who are under the APPs care. Based on needs of the ID Division, provide evaluation and management of inpatients on the inpatient ID service. Provide evaluation and management of both inpatients and outpatients on the Infectious Diseases service, possibly including occasional patient care at the MCD location/Jefferson Street Clinic. Based on the needs of the ID Division, provide care using expertise in Travel Medicine for patients seen in the UI Health Care Travel Clinic. Refer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients' problems. Evaluate, treat, and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problems. Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resources in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patients. Order medications for inpatients and outpatients under the APP's care. Communicate as needed with referring providers and other medical personnel and health professionals to successfully execute patient care plans. Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession and Education: Accurately and appropriately complete documentation of patient care in the EMR and other records for compliance, billing and other regulatory standards. Participate and/or lead in quality, safety, and process improvement activities. Submit charges following the policies and procedures of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Education/ Health/ Promotion/ Research: Provide guidance and counseling to patients/families by providing information regarding the diagnosis and treatment. Provide infectious diseases education and serve as a resource for CCOM and UI Health Care staff and providers. Enhance and support the clinical educational experience of trainees including medical students, residents and other health professional learners. Participate in ongoing research and professional development of self and other staff. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations. Incorporate research findings into practice. Administration/ Human Resources Management: Assure effective communication/collaboration with all team members in the delivery of care. Follow prescribed practices in communicating and elevating any quality and patient safety concerns. Coach and recognize team members whenever appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS Physician Associate (PA): 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. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If a Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required. Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required. Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa is required. Required Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work some weekend days with an expectation that the APP will have an equal number of weekdays scheduled as out of office Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Desirable Qualifications: Recent (within 3-5 years) clinical rotations and/or work experience in infectious diseases is desirable. This includes recent experience in the care of patients with various infectious diseases. Experience in antimicrobial prescribing is highly desirable. Experience providing medical management for patients in both inpatient and outpatient setting is highly desirable. Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Additional Information Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 7A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Michaela Davis Contact Email: Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Previous Job Searches All jobs  All locations --> My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. Go to Profile --> My Submissions Track your opportunities. My Submissions Are you a Military Veteran? 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PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Respiratory Specialty & Comprehensive Care Unit BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: Provide patient care in the Pulmonary Respiratory Specialty & Comprehensive Care Unit (a critical care step down unit), Pulmonary Procedural Services as well as outpatient follow up of these patients. Provide overall medical care and management for patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Function independently to plan, deliver, and evaluate the health care required by the patient. Focus on caring for hospitalized patients in order maximize resource utilization and to control costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care. Coordinate care with nursing team, social worker and consulting services. As the patients return to the outpatient setting, assist in providing care and developing relationship with outpatient care providers. In addition to the ability to exercise autonomy and function independently, the individual needs to be able to work under the direction of the attending physician. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practice in Pulmonary Medicine and potentially Critical Care units by providing the day-to-day medical management and serving as the primary patient manager with responsibility for admissions; supervising plans of care; ordering treatments, tests, and medications; and developing discharge plans. Promote evidence-based care guidelines for the care of critically ill patients, including sedation management, thrombosis prophylaxis, central line management and ventilator management. Assess patients for change in status and institute appropriate interventions including necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patients. Perform and document initial evaluation of newly admitted patients, including complete history and physical examination and complete admission orders under the direction of the attending physician. Direct patient evaluations and treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians from the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Respiratory Specialty Comprehensive Care Unit (RSCCU), and Interventional Bronchoscopy Staff. Provide overall medical care, functioning independently to assess, perform medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and response to procedures and completion of patient care orders. Perform or assist with approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status. Document patient preparation and response to procedures(s). Participate in daily inpatient rounds with the team, attending physician, nurse navigator, social worker and charge nurse (huddle). Complete written medical record documentation, including patient progress notes and hospital discharge summary. Coordinate the discharge planning process and appropriate post-discharge follow-up care. Provide assistance in the care of outpatients. Direct and mentor and educate fellows, residents, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, and advanced registered nurse practitioners as to the needs and issues of inpatient population management and optimal resource utilization with minimally needed length of stay. Coordinate and participate in clinical research regarding such topics as cystic fibrosis, critical care physiology, ventilator management, sepsis, acute lung injury, and managing patient length of stay while providing cost effective and high-quality patient care or evaluating the utilization of resources. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedures to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners. Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients and family members including goals of care. Facilitate communication with internal and external health care providers in coordination with the attending physician. Initiate and coordinate patient referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians or other health care providers as indicated by the patient's health conditions/diagnosis. Facilitate the appropriate referral of patient to other health facilities, agencies and resources as appropriate. Make sign out rounds with night call and weekend call coverage. Perform essential functions on weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis (1:4), with commensurate relief of weekday functions. Participate in the development, utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient and family education needs. Provide education and serve as a resource for CCOM and UI Health Care staff and providers. Assure clinical competency and expertise in area of hospital specialization. Maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, staff, trainees and the public. Follow policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the University of Iowa Health Care, the Carver College of Medicine, and the Department of Internal Medicine. Perform other duties as assigned within the professional scope of practice. Establish and maintain standards of collaborative interaction among peers and employees that is characterized by respect, honesty and service; assures that all unit members are held to similar standards and ethics. Inspire and motivate others to high performance by exercising strong stewardship of University resources, setting expectations, measuring success through individual performance evaluations, and driving organizational results. Identify opportunities for and create development plans that encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective reflection of the University's greater role in society. QUALIFICATIONS: Physician's Assistant : 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. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A Masters Degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Current certification in an adult specialty area and licensure as an RN and ARNP in state of Iowa is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in Acute Care or Intensive Care clinical practice is required or previous experience in this specialty area or demonstrated knowledge of this clinical practice is required. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Experience providing overall medical care and medical management for patients in Acute Care or Intensive Care setting is highly desirable. Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is highly desirable. Experience managing length of stay, improve resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable. Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Additional Information Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 7A Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Michaela Davis Contact Email: Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Previous Job Searches All jobs  All locations --> My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. Go to Profile --> My Submissions Track your opportunities. My Submissions Are you a Military Veteran? Contact us to learn more about how to qualify for Veteran's Preference. Similar Listings div class="capsule_contentTo apply for this position, please use the apply option on this page.