"Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine Critical Care (Dual Posted with Job ID 57389 - Nurse"

Hiring Department

The University of Missouri School of Medicine- Pulmonary – Critical Care Division

Job Description

Pulmonary Medicine-Critical Care Opportunity

This is a dual posting linked with Job ID 57389 and two candidates will be selected. The final title will depend on the qualification of the final candidates.

The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary – Critical Care, is expanding our services. We currently are recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our growing critical care inpatient services. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates just starting their careers, as well as experienced candidates, to join a thriving academic pulmonary – critical care division. Working alongside residents and attending physicians, we foster a team-based approach to patient care with thriving clinical and educational opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to Critical care patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit setting
• Educate and set treatment plans ensuring adherence to therapies
• Act as a resource for patients and families and participate in their education and understanding of the healthcare services provided
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology
• Performs diagnostic procedures and follow-up studies as needed.
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of health problems

Benefits:

• CME Days/ Funding Available
• Performance Incentive Structure
• Potential Night Differential Pay Structure
• Outstanding University benefits including an 8% retirement match and family tuition benefits

Shift

Shift Type: 7 on/7 off current shift schedule

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistant Minimum Qualifications: Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: 108,971.20 - 120,000
Grade: PAT - 014
University Title: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE III
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR

Application Materials

In addition to filling out the online application please provide a Resume/CV.

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. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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