Physician Assistant - Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center

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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