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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE - (Dual posting with Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care Job ID

Employer
University of Missouri
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 12, 2022


Hiring Department

Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Job Description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, within the School of Medicine is pleased to announce a opening for an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) to join their expanding team.
This position will provide medical care for the inpatient GI Consult Service and at the Digestive Health Clinics, with a focus on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The Department of Medicine's mission is to provide the best care to patients; create an excellent educational experience for students, residents, and fellows; and advance the understanding of human illness and disease through creative and collaborative research.

The Department offers outstanding facilities and a dedicated team of physicians, scientists, nurses and staff members committed to advancement in terms of scientific achievement, clinical service and medical education in 10 core divisions.

Duties include but are not limited to:
-Independently provide professional medical support for Gastroenterology patient care.
-Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based patient care.
-Coordinate care for patients with IBD
-Assist with screening patient conditions and needs.
-Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
-Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise.
-Set treatment plans and prescribe appropriate actions to meet the plans within the established protocols, such as:
•Ensure adherence to immunosuppressive medication
•Improve follow up on adjusting therapy ordered by IBD providers
•Allow better monitoring of drug levels and health maintenance specifically related to immunosuppressed IBD patients
•Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plan accordingly, in line with IBD provider recommendations

•Other duties as assigned.

Salary

Salary Range: $87,630 - $142,986

Grade: PAT-012

University Title: Physician Assistant Specialty Care

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree required.

Required Licensure or Certification:

Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited physician assistant program.

May possess a 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. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required.

Experience:

For Emergency Medicine positions: A minimum of two years’ experience as a physician assistant in an acute care area or completion of post-graduate PA residency/fellowship in an emergency medicine setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or strong interest in caring for Gastroenterology patients.

Application Materials

Online application, cover letter, and resume.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
Vaccination Statement

After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.

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