PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE /NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALTY CARE

Hiring Department

The Department of Emergency Medicine.

Job Description

The Department of Emergency Medicine within the University of Missouri, School of Medicine is a dynamic, rapidly expanding department, with multiple opportunities to provide high-quality care to patients throughout Missouri. Our highly skilled Advanced Practice Professionals currently provide care in numerous clinical settings including MU Health Care's Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department, several rural Community Emergency departments, Urgent Care facilities, ED Observation unit, and the Occupational Medicine clinic. Our process is to deliver the best care in the least amount of time to ensure all patients served receive excellent and compassionate care as fast and as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities may include:

*Work collaboratively with physicians and assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of emergency related diagnosis.
*Perform essential and urgent patient care functions.
*Assist in the clinical processes of Emergency Medicine.
*Assist in the evaluation and management of Emergency department patients in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to determine health status, intervention, and referrals.
*Conduct comprehensive health assessments and demonstrate a high level of autonomy in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
*Maintain the standards of medical support services and implement the policies and procedures of our hospitals, departments, facilities, units, and clinics served.
*Assists in the identification of trends related to patients and participates in quality improvement activities.
*Help guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
*May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
*Evaluate current research and apply findings clinically, as needed.
*Other duties as assigned.

This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year depending on location. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistant - Specialty Care:

Physician's Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care:

Master of Science in Nursing degree. Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Must be granted a "Document of Recognition" from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Physician Assistant - Specialty Care:

Specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care:

Possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. Two years of relevant clinical experience according to the work location the applicant is applying for - including Emergency Medicine, Acute Care/Urgent Care, Intensive Care, and Occupational Medicine. Other relevant clinical experience will be considered dependent upon applicants work location by Emergency Medicine clinical leaders.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $90,251-$147,285
Grade: PAT-012
University Title: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY CARE
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in Myhr.

Salary Range: $90,251-$147,285
Grade: PAT-012
University Title: NURSE PRACTITIONER - SPECIALTY CARE
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in Myhr.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

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