Family Medicine Physician Assistant - Mexico, MO (Dual Posted with Job ID 55677)

This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 55677 (Nurse Practitioner - Mexico) and the department will hire for one position.

The University of Missouri Department of Family & Community Medicine is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to provide primary health care and perform selective medical services under the collaboration of practice physicians. This position will be part of a dynamic team working together to deliver exceptional care. One of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.    

This position will see Family Medicine patients for ongoing health care conditions, preventative care, and acute care needs.

The position is comprised of the following duties:  

Conduct comprehensive health assessments and demonstrate high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.   

Perform patient histories and physicals exams; orders/performs diagnostic procedures; monitors patient condition, lab values and results of diagnostic procedures, and develop treatment goals.  

Collaborates with collaborative physician in difficult or complicated cases and as an agreed upon in collaborative agreement.  

Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise. 
 

Years of Experience:  2 years in a rural primary care setting.
 

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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