Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant - PA - (Dual Post linked to Job ID 55598 - Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care)

This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 55598, the department will hire for one Surgical Oncology role of either Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

The Department of Surgery is excited to announce the opening for a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care or Physician Assistant - Specialty Care.  This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons within Surgical Oncology. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.  

The primary duties of this position include:

• Clinical responsibilities will be a combination of outpatient and inpatient care of patients. Duties would include evaluating patients, ordering tests, reviewing treatment plans, ordering therapies, communication among medical teams, and completing documentation. 
• Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform or assist with minor procedures. Obtain and document a focused history and physical, relating other aspects of a patient’s medical information to their surgical care. This role will include evaluation of new patient consultations and triage of urgent established patients. The candidate will assist in peri-operative evaluations.
• Excellent care documentation is an expectation of the candidate.
• Coordination of care with nurse navigator in surgical oncology will be an important aspect of daily duties. The candidate will assist with the development of enhanced recovery pathways in surgical oncology, as well as contribute to the value of care provided by the surgical oncology surgery teams.
• Participate in research studies and clinical trials will be a component of duties as determined by the establishment of studies and trials.
• Other duties as assigned.   

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

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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