Physician Assistant
University of Iowa Health CareAbout the role
Description
Description
Student Health at the University of Iowa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary care team. This role supports the mental health and well‑being of a broad student population by providing high‑quality psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and collaborative care. The is a 70%-100% position that offers a stable weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications.
Provide medication management, including routine evaluations, counseling on risks/benefits, and monitoring treatment response.
Offer clear, age‑appropriate, and culturally sensitive explanations and instructions to patients.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all patient and staff interactions.
Work respectfully and effectively with students from various backgrounds.
Assist with emergent psychiatric issues and provide clinic coverage as needed.
Counsel patients and, when appropriate, family members or significant others regarding diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment implications.
Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information and communicate treatment recommendations.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external providers or agencies.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate psychiatric care.
Contribute to quality management initiatives aimed at improving clinical procedures and patient outcomes.
Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and correspondence in the electronic health record.
Develop and maintain medication information materials for patient and clinic use.
Serve as a consultative resource to other departments within the Division of Student Life.
Support patient and family education by developing and evaluating educational resources.
Ensure ongoing clinical competency in psychiatry and adhere to universal precautions.
For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including patient histories, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications.
Provide medication management, including routine evaluations, counseling on risks/benefits, and monitoring treatment response.
Offer clear, age‑appropriate, and culturally sensitive explanations and instructions to patients.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all patient and staff interactions.
Work respectfully and effectively with students from various backgrounds.
Assist with emergent psychiatric issues and provide clinic coverage as needed.
Counsel patients and, when appropriate, family members or significant others regarding diagnoses, prognosis, and treatme
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