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Physician Assistant

Salary

$83,512.00 - $128,044.80 Annually

Location

Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00879

Agency

244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

Hours are Monday- Friday

Provide Direct Medical Care and Assessments for Incarcerated Individuals (I/Is)

• Complete I/I intake physicals and clinic at IMCC and other DOC facilities as delegated by the DOC Medical Director.

• Provide medical screening, including assessments of acute or chronic medical health problems, obtaining health and psychosocial history, performing complete physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, EKGs, or referrals to off-site specialists at UIHC).

• Treat I/Is’ acute injuries, including suturing lacerations or addressing emergent situations as they occur.

• Perform annual physical examinations as required by DOC policy, identifying and diagnosing newly found health problems.

• Monitor chronic medical diseases of I/Is as identified in the ICON medical system per DOC policy.

• Assess and monitor I/Is’ deteriorating medical conditions, corresponding with the DOC Medical Director for possible transfer to UIHC.

• Be present during scheduled Telemed appointments to communicate medical knowledge and assessments to UIHC practitioners for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a physician assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants.

For positions in this job classification in the Department of Public Health, specifically, applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify:

+ Graduation from a recognized pathologists' assistant program.

+ Licensure as a physician assistant and two years of full-time work experience in pathology.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/PhysicianAssistant-02550-52550.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Designated positions in this class require registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)

Address

2700 Coral Ridge Ave

Coralville, Iowa, 52241

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/imcc

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