Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant Specialty Care III (Dual Posted with Job ID: 60606)

This is a dual posting with job ID 60606. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.  

The Department of Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Division of Plastic Surgery. This advanced practice provider will serve as a physician extender, working collaboratively with Plastic Surgery faculty, residents, and staff to provide comprehensive patient care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical settings.

The focus of this role is participation in ambulatory clinic, first assist in the operating room, ED consults, in-patient procedures and in-patient rounds, with an expected commitment of six or more half-day clinics per week. The successful candidate must be adaptable to the evolving needs of the practice and comfortable transitioning between clinical responsibilities as patient care demands require.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and ongoing management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Evaluate and document new patient consultations, including inpatient and Emergency Department consults.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, medications, therapies, and other treatments in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care, including patient and family education, discharge planning, and collaboration with consulting services.
• Facilitate inpatient care through documentation, order entry, surgical preparation, and care coordination.
• Participate in surgical procedures as a first assist under the supervision of a surgeon.
• Monitor patient progress and implement care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Respond to and manage patient-related communications for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation.
• Participate in division meetings, conferences, and quality improvement activities.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment with faculty, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Education: Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required. May possess a specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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