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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) - BH Ambulatory Clinic - Primary Care Provider - FT (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm)

University Health KC · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Job Description

We are open to accepting applications for both APRN's and PA's for our opening. We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you'll work alongside physicians to deliver direct primary care to patients with serious and persistent mental illnesses. You’ll assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, helping them manage both their mental and physical health.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-quality care to individuals with behavioral health needs
  • Take health histories, perform psychiatric and physical exams, and develop care plans
  • Prescribe medications in line with Missouri regulations and supervising physician guidelines
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions and care provided
  • Support ongoing improvements in care quality, efficiency, and patient safety
  • Act as a friendly and respectful representative of our team to patients and families
  • Stay up to date on industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited physician assistant educational program
  • Certified as a Physician Assistant by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant.
  • Current licensure in the State of Missouri
  • Current BCLS

Qualifications & Skills

  • Master of Science in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing
  • Maintain current licensed as a registered professional nurse in Missouri
  • Graduation and certification for Nurse Practitioner program; must maintain active certification
  • Holds current Collaborative Practice Arrangement with the organization as a provider
  • Current BCLS verification
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise in area of specialty practice
  • Demonstrates leadership ability
  • 3-5 years clinical experience

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM Hours Per Week 40

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