What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP/PA - Cardiology/CT position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an NP or PA to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the Cardiothoracic and Cardiology department. This position will be shared between both departments with flexibility needed!
Role:
- Our advanced practice practitioners examine cardiac patients, order tests, make assessments, provide education, prescribe medications, and monitor the conditions of the heart in both the clinic and inpatient setting.
- As part of a multispecialty clinic, we utilize a shared EHR system across the organization that allows for continuity of care among our primary care and specialty departments. It also allows for fast and easy communication with our providers and staff across our many departments.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing direct medical care under the direction of supervising physician(s) including but not limited to:
- obtaining histories and vitals
- ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and appropriate labs
- establishing diagnosis and initiating treatment plan
- managing acute and chronic diseases
- promoting and ordering vaccination
- providing patient education to promote wellness and support disease management processes
Work Schedule: Full-time (salaried) with 85% patient contact hours with a schedule of 4.5-5 day workweek. This position may include some type of call.
Full-time providers will be eligible for a full benefits package including:
- Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing)
- Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) additional CEU time off and allowance
Expectations:
- Practice within scope of licensure and experience.
- Follow Clinic policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding Medical Associates, its clients, and employees.
- Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.
- Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all patient contacts.
- Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the department, as well as, with other departments and employees.
Medical Associates Clinic Overview:
- Over 200 providers and 900 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice
- 26 specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 7 Family Care Network clinics in IA, WI and IL
- Recognition includes MGMA “Better Performing Groups” and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Health Plans”
- Learn more at www.mahealthcare.com
Dubuque, Iowa Community Overview:
- Beautiful city overlooking the Mississippi River with a population of 70,000 and a drawing base of up to 250,000
- Centrally located with one-hour driving distance to Madison and Iowa City, and only three hours to Chicago
- Community & Entertainment: great restaurants, local breweries & wineries, miles of hiking & biking trails, museums and performing arts, live music and festivals, boat/kayak access, nearby downhill skiing, networking groups for all ages and interests!
- Schools & Family: outstanding public and private schools, lots of family-centered activities throughout the year, programs for just about every extracurricular interest--sports/arts/music/social
- Housing & Living: several options including downtown city lofts, restored single family homes, nearby suburbs in the country, townhouses centrally located *Cost of living 9% lower than national average
- Learn more at www.traveldubquue.com and https://youcanbegreathere.com/
Qualifications:
Education: Equivalent to a college degree and professional certificate or a graduate degree. ARNP or PA licensed.
Experience: Two to three years of experience as a specialized Cardiology provider preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
