NP/PA - Join our Urgent Care Team! Excellent Pay & Benefits bei Medical Associates

Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an experienced ARNP or PA to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the Urgent Care department.    

Position Overview:  

• Wide variety of patients of all ages, diagnosis, and receive on-the-job-training
• Work with a strong team of physicians, APPs, and nursing staff 
• Referral access to providers in our multispecialty clinic
• Adjacent to MercyOne ER  

Work Schedule: Full time position. Schedule flexibility/needs can be discussed  

Compensation: High earning potential! (base pay + incentive compensation)   

• Hourly shift pay incentives for long weekday shift, evening shift, weekend and holiday shifts
• Productivity incentives

Full-time providers will be eligible for a 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

Medical Associates Clinic Overview:    

• Over 200+ providers make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice   
• 26 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 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.traveldubuque.com  and https://youcanbegreathere.com/

Responsibilities Include:    

Providing direct medical care including but not limited to:  

• obtaining histories and vitals
• ordering and interpreting appropriate lab and radiology studies
• establishing diagnosis and initiating treatment plan
• proficient in lacerations
• managing chronic diseases and worker's compensation cases
• promoting and ordering vaccination
• providing patient education to promote wellness and support disease management processes

Expectations:  

1. Practice within scope of licensure and experience.
2. Follow Clinic policies, procedures, and guidelines.
3. Maintain confidentiality regarding Medical Associates, its clients, and employees.
4. Maintain infection control and safety guidelines.
5. Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all patient contacts.
6. Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the department, as well as, with other departments and employees.

Qualifications:    

Education:  Equivalent to a college degree and professional certificate or a graduate degree. ARNP or PA licensed.  Experience strongly Preferred 

Experience:  Two to three years of experience preferred, new grads welcome to apply!  

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.