Full Job Description
Hiring Department
The School of Medicine Division of the Department of Medicine.
Job Description
The School of Medicine is excited to announce an opening for a Physician Assistant in the Hospitalist Division of the Department of Medicine. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join our patient-centered care team.
(This position is linked to Job ID 53890 – Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care and the department is filling multiple roles for this position)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide independent medical support services on inpatient floors, collaborating with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based care.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating autonomy and expertise in diagnosing and treating health issues.
- Order and perform diagnostic procedures; monitor patient conditions, lab values, and diagnostic results to develop effective treatment goals.
- Collaborate with MDs on complex cases as outlined in the collaborative agreement.
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in your area of expertise.
- Obtain and document thorough histories and physical exams, effectively communicating relevant medical information to surgeons and physicians.
- Identify trends in patient care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in developing and implementing standards for structure, process, and outcomes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Shift
Shift Type: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with the ability to be flexible when needs arise Office/Administrative Hours: No – Position will not have Office/Admin Hours Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: No
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State 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.
Education: Previous Hospitalist experience
Anticipated Hiring Range
Hiring Range: $90,251.20 – $136,177 Grade: PAT-12 University Title: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE 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 Cover Letter, and 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 cultural 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.
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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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