Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - River Crossing

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Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - River Crossing - ( 26002744 ) Description The University of Iowa Health Care department of Family Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant. This position will p erform direct patient care including diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the Physician Assistant (PA)/Physician relationship, PAs exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Assist in educating healthcare students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the respective departments and divisions. Duties to include: Provide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician. Obtain medical history and perform physical examination. Assess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findings. Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation and other clinical procedures. Perform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, toenail removal, arthrocentesis, incision, and drainage of abscesses. Provide basic care for orthopedic problems including but not limited to str...