Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown

Full-time, day shift 6am-6pm, every 3rd weekend with holiday rotation

Eligible for $5,000 Sign-On Bonus paid over 1 year

Join our NEW model of care!

UnityPoint Health is embarking on an exciting and innovative care delivery model. Our new Collaborative Care Model (CCM) enables all members of the multidisciplinary care team to practice at the top of their scope – leveraging your unique skills, training, and strengths. 

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works with providers, nursing, and patient care techs to help support patient care needs on the inpatient med/surg rehab unit. In coordination and as delegated by the nurse, the CMA may complete the following tasks, but not limited to taking patient vital signs, performs dressing changes, passes non-controlled and non-intravenous medications, and supports admission and discharge tasks on the unit.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

As delegated by the nurse, the CMA assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.

Assists the nurse in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.

Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.

Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift as directed by the nurse.

Modifies plan of care based on evaluation as directed by the nurse.

Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient charting and event reports.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice.

Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.

Performs select clinical duties, including but not beyond: Taking vital signs, Oral, IM, and SUBQ medication administration, wound care and dressing changes, assisting in the completion of patient admissions and discharge work, Enemas, vaccine administration, chart review, patient education and completes other duties as assigned by the nurse.

Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources in a timely manner.

Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment as directed by nurse.

Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.

Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.

Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.

Participates, when appropriate, in bedside shift report.

Collaborates with nurses on patient's behalf when necessary.

Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.

Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

Participates in intentional rounds, communicates any next level of care needs.

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants, graduate of a registered apprenticeship program or graduate of an online program or on the job training program.

2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.