Urgent Care Physician Assistant Specialty Care III - (Dual Posted with Job ID 59807)

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with physicians and assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of emergency-related diagnoses.
• Perform essential and urgent patient care functions.
• Absorb and apply current research findings clinically, as needed.
• Assist in the clinical processes of Urgent Care.
• Assist in the evaluation and management of Urgent Care 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.
• Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 2 years
• Niche Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, 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 for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia 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. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.