Physician Assistant - Presurgical Evaluation Clinics

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Physician Assistant - Presurgical Evaluation Clinics - ( 26002593 ) Description Position Summary: Will perform pre-operative/pre-anesthesia assessment at the University Campus and Iowa River Landing locations of the Presurgical Evaluation Clinics for patients scheduled for surgery at a UI Healthcare Location; the PA will exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided. Shifts will be 10 hours, from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Position Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned. The department intends to hire for one position as either an ARNP, requisition 26002592 or PA, requisition 26002593, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both. - Perform preoperative risk assessments for patients undergoing surgical and procedural sedation across the life span. - Reviews patient record including prior anesthetics, surgical and nursing work-up, consultant work-up, and other relevant clinical notes and testing procedures. - Evaluates patient according to the standard anesthetic evaluation, understanding that this standard evaluation may evolve with time. This standard evaluation will inc...