Inpatient Neurosurgery Physician Assistant - PA - (Dual Post linked with Job ID 55995 - Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care)

This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 55995 (Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care - Neurosurgery) and only one candidate will be selected. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.

The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce the opening of a position for one Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care or Physician Assistant - Specialty Care. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Neurosurgery Department. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Independently providing assistance in a multidisciplinary practice for adult patient populations. 
• Perform essential patient care functions, which include diagnosing and treat neurosurgical surgical patients in the clinic. 
• Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform or assist with minor procedures. 
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates. 
• Obtain and document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and physicians. 
• Participate in the Missouri Telehealth Network by providing Telemedicine return clinic appointments via Polycom connection. 
• Assist in the identification of trends related to patients and participate in quality improvement activities and helping to guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards. 
• Actively participate in clinical research, as needed. Assist as needed in OR. 
• Perform and lead minor procedures with an opportunity for growth. Assist with inpatient consultations. 
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems. 
• Other duties as assigned.
   

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Education:  Master’s degree is required
Credentials:  Required Licensure or Certification
Years of Experience:  N/A
Niche Professional Interests:  N/A
Additional Training:  NP Candidates must possess graduation certificate from an accredited nurse practitioner program. May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted “Document of Recognition” as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing Physician Assistant Candidates must possess graduation certificate from an AMA accredited physician assistant program, including national certification, as a physician assistant by the NCCPA is required. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant or eligible to be licensed.
Leadership Approach:  N/A

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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