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Acute Care Physician Assistant (PA)

@ Ringgold County Hospital
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Mount Ayr, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Provide care, Assess patients, Document records
Requirements Summary:Licensed Iowa Physician Assistant, board certified or eligible, graduated from accredited PA program.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Electronic Health Record (EHR), Medical imaging systems, Diagnostic testing equipment
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Description

Ringgold County Hospital is actively seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Acute Care team. In this role, you will provide care in both our Emergency Room and Med-Surg Unit, ensuring patients receive high-quality, timely, and compassionate treatment.

As an essential member of our care team, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute and emergent medical conditions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department and Med-Surg Unit

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans

  • Perform procedures as credentialed and appropriate for scope of practice

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers to deliver comprehensive care

  • Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support hospital policies and procedures

Requirements

Candidate Parameters
The preferred candidate(s) will fit the following criteria: 

  • Graduate of accredited medical school.
  • Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the state of Iowa.
  • Have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specialty required. 

Summary

Benefits

Health Insurance: Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Accounts for employees to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.

IPERS: a pension plan for public employees in Iowa.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.

Tuition Reimbursement: Assistance with education costs or professional certification.

Professional Development: Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.

Life Insurance: Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.

Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability.

 

Ringgold County Hospital

RCH is an affiliate of MercyOne.  Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more.

The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health.

 

Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital.  The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious.  The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.  The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention.

 

Community

Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa - Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton.

Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.

 

To ensure compliance with our company policies and regulatory requirements. Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen is a mandatory condition of employment.

Ringgold County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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