Family Medicine Physician Assistant – Smiley Lane Clinic (Dual posted with Job ID 59763)

About the role

The University of Missouri Department of Family & Community Medicine seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join a dynamic team delivering exceptional care. This position involves seeing Family Medicine patients for ongoing health care conditions, preventative care, and acute care needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and demonstrate high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
• Perform patient histories and physicals exams; order and perform diagnostic procedures; monitor patient condition, lab values and results of diagnostic procedures, and develop treatment goals.
• Collaborate with MDs in difficult or complicated cases as per collaborative agreement.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other health care professionals in the area of expertise.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Experience in primary health care and performing selective medical services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

• Effective clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts.

Pay

Salary Range: $105,000 - $126,000 annually

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. It is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.