Physician Assistant: Obesity Medicine & Bariatric Surgery

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing 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.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to support our growing program focused on obesity medicine and bariatric surgery. This role is primarily clinic-based, with opportunities for OR participation and cross-coverage as needed.What Sets This Role Apart:New Graduates Welcome – Strong onboarding and mentorship supportClinic-First Model – Consistent outpatient clinic care with procedural exposureIntegrated Surgical Practice – Cross-coverage to OR as neededSpecialized Focus – Work within a growing comprehensive metabolic and bariatric surgery and obesity medicine programTeam-Based Care – Collaborate within a robust multidisciplinary team committed to outcomes and patient successWhy Join Us:Supportive, team-oriented environmentOpportunity to build expertise in a high-demand specialtyMeaningful impact on long-term patient health outcomesJob DutiesProvide care responsibilities as directed by a supervising physician including obtaining medical history, performing physical examination, ordering medications and administering drugsAssess, assist, diagnose and treat medical or surgical problems and record findingsPerform, order, or assist in and interpret the performance of laboratory tests and x-ray proceduresPerform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, the suturing and care of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, ear and eye irrigation and other clinical proceduresPerform office surgical procedures including skin biopsy, mole or wart removal, incision and drainage of abscessesInstruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health on matters such as diets, disease, therapy, normal growth and developmentEvaluate, treat and institute procedures essential to providing an appropriate response to emergency medical problemsRefer patients to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians as indicated by the patients’ assessmentDirect other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care.Maintain awareness of health facilities, agencies and resource in order to facilitate the appropriate referral of patientsAssist in the ordering of drugs, medications and supplies, record keeping and maintenance of equipmentAdmit patients to hospital or health care facility as directedPerform and screen results of special medical exams per area of specialty.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Department Specific DutiesMercy General Surgery or Mercy Bariatric Surgery Clinic:Maintains current knowledge of General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine PracticeKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredProfessional Experience1-3 years' experience preferredEducationEducation sufficient to meet licensure requirementsLicensure, Certification, RegistrationActive license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Iowa requiredIowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Pay Rate TypeSalaryMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr