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University of Missouri
Part-time PRN Urgent Care Physician Assistant Specialty Care Jefferson City, MO (Dual Posted with Job ID: 60505)
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$128,256 / year median in Missouri
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring Department Department of Community Practice - Medicine Job Description This is a dual posting with job ID 60505.One opening available. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate. The Department of Community Practice at MU School of Medicine is looking for a PRN Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care or Physician Assistant Specialty Care to join our Urgent Care team in Jefferson City, MO. Join a team dedicated to creating outstanding healthcare experiences - in an acute setting. Our ideal candidate will have excellent diagnostic skills with strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be a quick thinker, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The department of Community Practice at MU Capital Region Medical Center is a full-service health care system that encompasses a full-service acute care hospital, the area's most expansive clinic system, a state-of-the-art Cancer Program at the Goldschmidt Cancer Center, a hospital-based fitness facility, home health agency and the only hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation center in the community. The hospital has 100 acute care beds and 14 rehabilitation beds. Referrals come from our 140+ employed providers who staff a system of 36 clinics in an 8-county service area of 225K people. As a community minded organization, the department of Community Practice at MU Capital Region Medical Center consistently strives to provide access to the latest in technology and advancements in health care to our patients. MU Capital Region Medical Center is the only facility in Jefferson City to offer Robotic Surgery and was the first to be a designated stroke center. Community Practice teams work incredibly hard to stay abreast of the best practices in the industry to ensure efficient, effective, timely and safe care for our patients. We're located in Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital, a medium-sized town (approx. population - 45,000) with a big city feel and was named #2 best place to move post-pandemic by BusinessInsider.com. Rand McNally reported that Jefferson City holds the title of America's Most Beautiful. Shift Shifts and hours will vary based on department needs. Minimum Qualifications Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.