| Job description | Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an NP or PA to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the General Surgery department.
Position Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive outpatient clinic care in a general surgery clinic, collaborating with surgeons and the care team to manage patients across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include conducting pre- and post-operative visits for general surgery and GI procedures, evaluating and managing surgical patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and providing patient education. The NP/PA supports efficient clinic operations, ensures continuity of care, and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct outpatient evaluations, including pre- and post-operative visits for general surgery and GI procedures.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage surgical patients; order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborate with general surgeons and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, post-operative care, recovery expectations, and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and support clinic workflows, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
Work Schedule: Full-time (salaried) with 85% patient contact hours with a schedule of 4.5-5 day workweek.
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 1,100 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice
- 30+ 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/
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