Dermatology Physician Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa
Dermatology physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa are available through health systems like UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and UI Health Care in Iowa City. Demand is steady across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and the Iowa City metro, where academic medical centers and private dermatology practices regularly seek qualified PAs for outpatient and procedural dermatology roles.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient care services to the Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) patient population in assigned clinic sites, and occasionally any of the various Outreach Project sites, including, but not limited to, patient homes, school-based clinics, mobile unit(s), shelters, street sites, and any other current or future designated location or PHC site. Works collaboratively with a Patient Care Team to provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds. Meets ever changing healthcare challenges while engaging patients in holistic care. Utilizes established workflows to ensure patient and staff satisfaction and organizational financial success. Demonstrates iCare values in daily work.
Experience in HIV care is preferred for this position, but candidates with practice experience in primary care or women’s health are encouraged to apply.
What's Great About this Position?
- Continue to develop your skills and grow your career through PHC’s training opportunities including: PHC University, Emerging Leaders, and medical and dental assistant training programs.
- Be part of a team who can provide different services and specialties to our patients.
- Great team environment in a beautifully remodeled clinic.
- Work at multiple locations and be exposed to a variety of medical specialties and patient populations.
- Serve vulnerable and underserved populations in an FQHC and make direct and meaningful impact on patients who have barriers and limited access to healthcare.
- If you have primary care experience and want to learn about providing HIV or Hep C care, this is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced care team.
- Work with a very supportive team taking care of the whole patient with support from pharmacy, case managers, and mental health providers.
- Work in an environment that has support and camaraderie with colleagues who also care about helping every Iowan receive the care they need.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC. Obtains medical histories and performs examination to diagnose and treat patients in person or via telemedicine. Orders diagnostic tests including radiology and laboratory studies and interprets results. Writes medical orders and prescriptions. Performs approved procedures. Provides patient and family education and counseling.
- Codes patient encounters accurately. Maintains and monitors electronic medical records including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensures complete documentation of medical records within the designated PHC time frame.
- Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame established by PHC.
- Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities. Collaborates with Patient Care Team members to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the team.
- Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, medical records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Leads, mentors, trains, and educates employees, students, and residents. Participates in research as desired.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- At least 2 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Experience with and demonstrates patient centered care.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
- Good listening skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; willingness and ability to learn data base applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others in a calm and empathetic, and efficient manner.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to de-escalate difficult situations and work effectively with and serve a diverse population in various environments.
- Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.
- License/Certifications: Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa; Board Certified as appropriate for license/specialty; current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA); *current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association; *current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health; valid driver’s license and insurance. *Must be obtained during introductory period if not current.
[If applicable, *Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current]
Preferred:
- Experience in HIV/AIDS related care
- Community Health Center experience.
- Bilingual, verbal, and written language proficiency in English/Spanish.
COMPENSATION
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $92,400 - $115,500 annually. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $138,600 annually.
Join the PHC Community
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
40
INTRODUCTION
Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place. Let's make a difference!
Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA. Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.
Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient care services to the Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) patient population in assigned clinic sites, and occasionally any of the various Outreach Project sites, including, but not limited to, patient homes, school-based clinics, mobile unit(s), shelters, street sites, and any other current or future designated location or PHC site. Works collaboratively with a Patient Care Team to provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds. Meets ever changing healthcare challenges while engaging patients in holistic care. Utilizes established workflows to ensure patient and staff satisfaction and organizational financial success. Demonstrates iCare values in daily work.
Experience in HIV care is preferred for this position, but candidates with practice experience in primary care or women’s health are encouraged to apply.
What's Great About this Position?
- Continue to develop your skills and grow your career through PHC’s training opportunities including: PHC University, Emerging Leaders, and medical and dental assistant training programs.
- Be part of a team who can provide different services and specialties to our patients.
- Great team environment in a beautifully remodeled clinic.
- Work at multiple locations and be exposed to a variety of medical specialties and patient populations.
- Serve vulnerable and underserved populations in an FQHC and make direct and meaningful impact on patients who have barriers and limited access to healthcare.
- If you have primary care experience and want to learn about providing HIV or Hep C care, this is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced care team.
- Work with a very supportive team taking care of the whole patient with support from pharmacy, case managers, and mental health providers.
- Work in an environment that has support and camaraderie with colleagues who also care about helping every Iowan receive the care they need.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC. Obtains medical histories and performs examination to diagnose and treat patients in person or via telemedicine. Orders diagnostic tests including radiology and laboratory studies and interprets results. Writes medical orders and prescriptions. Performs approved procedures. Provides patient and family education and counseling.
- Codes patient encounters accurately. Maintains and monitors electronic medical records including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensures complete documentation of medical records within the designated PHC time frame.
- Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame established by PHC.
- Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities. Collaborates with Patient Care Team members to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the team.
- Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, medical records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.
- Leads, mentors, trains, and educates employees, students, and residents. Participates in research as desired.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- At least 2 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Experience with and demonstrates patient centered care.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
- Good listening skills.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; willingness and ability to learn data base applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others in a calm and empathetic, and efficient manner.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to de-escalate difficult situations and work effectively with and serve a diverse population in various environments.
- Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.
- License/Certifications: Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa; Board Certified as appropriate for license/specialty; current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA); *current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association; *current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health; valid driver’s license and insurance. *Must be obtained during introductory period if not current.
[If applicable, *Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current]
Preferred:
- Experience in HIV/AIDS related care
- Community Health Center experience.
- Bilingual, verbal, and written language proficiency in English/Spanish.
COMPENSATION
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The hiring range for this position is typically $92,400 - $115,500 annually. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $138,600 annually.
Join the PHC Community
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
40
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Search Dermatology Physician Assistant Jobs in IowaDermatology Physician Assistant Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for dermatology physician assistants in Iowa?
Iowa health systems with active sponsorship histories include UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and University of Iowa Health Care. Larger private dermatology groups affiliated with hospital networks are also more likely to have HR infrastructure for sponsorship. Standalone independent practices sometimes sponsor but less consistently, so targeting health system-employed dermatology PA positions tends to be a more reliable starting point.
Which visa types realistically fit dermatology physician assistant roles in Iowa?
Dermatology PA roles require a master's degree from an accredited PA program, making them specialty occupations eligible for the H-1B visa. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, so timing matters. Canadian and Mexican nationals are not covered by TN visa for physician assistant roles. Qualified F-1 graduates may use OPT or, if their degree is STEM-designated, a STEM OPT extension as a bridge while pursuing longer-term sponsorship. Employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards are also a pathway for permanent placement.
Which cities in Iowa have the most dermatology physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Iowa City leads due to University of Iowa Health Care and its affiliated dermatology clinics, which regularly recruit advanced practice providers. Des Moines, as Iowa's largest metro, has the highest concentration of private dermatology practices and health system outpatient clinics. Cedar Rapids and Davenport also see consistent demand, particularly through MercyOne and UnityPoint regional networks serving patients across eastern Iowa.
How to find dermatology physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate lists Iowa dermatology PA positions filtered by verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have sponsored roles like yours before rather than applying broadly. Search by role and Iowa city to compare active openings at health systems and dermatology groups. This saves significant time versus manually researching each employer's sponsorship track record on your own.
Are there state-specific factors that affect dermatology PA sponsorship in Iowa?
Iowa's large rural coverage areas create consistent demand for dermatology PAs, since many rural counties lack specialist access and health systems use PAs to extend dermatology services beyond major metros. The University of Iowa's PA program produces graduates who sometimes stay in-state, creating local pipelines that health systems already know. Employers sponsoring PAs for rural or underserved locations sometimes qualify for Conrad 30 or similar programs relevant to foreign-trained physicians, though PA sponsorship follows standard H-1B visa and green card routes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored dermatology physician assistant jobs in Iowa?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.