Valve Disease Management: Lead proactive surveillance
and early identification of progressive valve disease; monitor
patients approaching guideline-based intervention thresholds and
coordinate timely escalation.
AI Screening: Manage the EgNite AI screening program,
including patient identification, referral coordination, outcome
tracking, and workflow optimization.
Care Coordination: Facilitate multidisciplinary Heart
Team care, diagnostic testing, procedural readiness, transitions of
care, and follow-up from referral through intervention.
Patient & Provider Education: Provide education and
outreach to patients, referring providers, healthcare staff, and
community partners to promote early recognition and appropriate
referral.
Documentation & Quality: Optimize clinical
documentation, support CDI and coding initiatives, and contribute
to quality reporting, registry participation, accreditation
readiness, and guideline-based care.
Program Development: Support Structural Heart Program
growth through data analysis, workflow improvement, standardized
care pathways, and initiatives that enhance access, throughput,
patient experience, and outcomes.
Collaboration & Professional Development:
Participate in inpatient consultation, Heart Team conferences,
research activities, and maintain current knowledge of structural
heart therapies, technologies, and guidelines.
Key Highlights of Cardiovascular Medicine at MU
- Strong, growing academic division — More than 20 cardiovascular
faculty and six APPs providing comprehensive heart and vascular
care across mid-Missouri.
- Experienced leadership — Led by Arun Kumar, MD, an
interventional cardiologist and Professor of Medicine whose
clinical and research interests include advanced interventional
therapies, intravascular imaging and platelet biology.
- Full spectrum of cardiovascular care — Cardiac catheterization,
electrophysiology, non-invasive cardiology, cardiac critical care
and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services are all part
of the program.
Shift
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of
Registration for the Healing Arts.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program
Niche Professional Interests: Structural Heart,
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular medicine, Heart failure,
or Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.80 annually
Grade: PAT - 012
University Title: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SC
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 Resume.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
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.
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