Physician Assistant class of 2023 commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Through the outstanding Didactic (Pre-Clinical) and Clinical Phases of the curriculum, our graduates are well prepared to be successful entry level PAs.  University of Iowa PA graduates who are seeking employment experience a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation.   

Below are resources our students and alumni can use to see what career opportunities exist.  All opportunities are facilitated through the respective department and NOT the PA Program.

If you are interested in advertising career opportunities on this page, please contact paprogram@uiowa.edu.

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Job Opportunities Outside of the University of Iowa

Iowa

10-01-2025

Forefront Dermatology is currently seeking a PA and they are accepting new graduates.

Job Opening: https://careers.forefrontdermatology.com/jobs/10269?lang=en-us

Contact/Employer Information:

  • Specialty: Dermatology
  • Experience Level: New Graduates or Experienced
  • Employer: Forefront Dermatology
  • Location: Coralville, Iowa
  • Contact:

11-18-2025

Community Memorial Hospital has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider in Family Medicine with some Emergency Medicine.

Job Opening: https://careers.unitypoint.org/job/advanced-practitioner/medical-surgical/sumner-ia/sumner-hospital/143530/nurse-practitioner-family-practice/46119801

Contact/Employer Information:

  • Specialty: Family Medicine; Some Emergency Medicine)
  • Experience Level: New Graduates or Experienced
  • Employer: UnityPoint Health
  • Location: Sumner, Iowa
  • Contact:

12-17-2025

Mercy Medical Center has an opening for a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This provider will be asked to be on site at both universities (Mt. Mercy University and Coe College) for two hours per day. The hours are typically 11-1 and 1:30-3:30 pm each day. This position follows the schools calendar and will have breaks off. This position can be supplemented with Urgent Care hours if the provider desires.

Job Opening: https://mercycare.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Mercy_Cedar_Rapids_Careers/job/Employee-Health-Clinic---8th--8th-Building-Main-Campus/Physician-Assistant_JR103078

Contact/Employer Information:

  • Experience Level: New Graduates or Experienced
  • Employer: Mercy Medical Center
  • Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Contact:

New York

11-26-2025

Happiness Pediatrics is currently seeking a PA.

Job Opening: Happiness Pedicatrics PA Job Description

Contact/Employer Information: