Physician Assistant / Neonatology / Iowa / Locum Tenens / Advanced Practice Provider - PA/NP - Now Hiring

The Advanced Practice Provider provides healthcare services to patients under the direction and collaboration of a physician, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and invasive procedures within the mid-level provider?s scope of practice and privileges.

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
Compensation: $105,000-125,000 per year.
Location: Westminster, IA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient exams, obtain medical history, record findings, and make preliminary diagnoses or recommend follow-up care.
• Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests (x-rays, EKGs, blood work, etc.).
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Exercise professional judgment regarding consultations with supervising physicians.
• Develop and implement patient care plans; counsel and instruct patients on treatment, progress, and follow-up
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and clinic policies.
• Provide health education on diet, family planning, mental health, and preventive care.
• Assist physicians with emergencies and complex procedures.
• Maintain patient records, compile reports, and contribute to research and statistics as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Completion of one of the following (required):
• 4-year Physician Assistant (PA) baccalaureate program + 1 year of clinical training, OR
• 2-year accredited PA program (following 2 years of undergraduate study) + 2 years of post-program clinical training.
• Must maintain certification requirements:
• 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years.
• Recertification exam every 10 years (PA) or every 5 years (NP), unless otherwise required by governing boards.
• Accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers.
• Licensure/Certifications:
• Current state license (SD or NE, required).
• BCLS certification (required).
• ACLS certification (preferred).
• Current DEA license, unrestricted.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in providing care for all age groups: neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Clear communication skills in English (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Use of both hands for handling and reaching.
• Frequent lifting/moving up to 10 lbs; occasional lifting/moving up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to push up to 300 lbs.
• Vision requirements: 20/20 vision (with or without corrective lenses), close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)
• Bonusly (employee rewards & recognition)
• DailyPay (on-demand pay access)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person