Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Physician Assistant Specialty Care III - (Dual Posted with Job ID 59

Job Description

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This is a dual posting with job ID 59807. 7 openings available. The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate.  

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The Department of Emergency Medicine within the University of Missouri, School of Medicine is a dynamic, rapidly expanding department, with multiple opportunities to provide high-quality care to patients throughout Missouri.  Our highly skilled Advanced Practice Professionals currently provide care in numerous clinical settings including MU Health Cares Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department, several rural Community Emergency departments, Urgent Care facilities, ED Observation unit, and the Occupational Medicine clinic.  Our process is to deliver the best care in the least amount of time to ensure all patients served receive excellent and compassionate care as fast and as smooth as possible.
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Responsibilities may include:
\n     Work collaboratively with physicians and assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of emergency related diagnosis.
\n     Perform essential and urgent patient care functions.
\n     Assist in the clinical processes of Urgent Care. 
\n     Assist in the evaluation and management of Urgent Care patients in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to determine health status, intervention, and referrals. 
\n     Conduct comprehensive health assessments and demonstrate a high level of autonomy in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
\n     Maintain the standards of medical support services and implement the policies and procedures of our hospitals, departments, facilities, units, and clinics served. 
\n     Assists in the identification of trends related to patients and participates in quality improvement activities.
\n     Help guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
\n     May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
\n     Evaluate current research and apply findings clinically, as needed.
\n     Other duties as assigned.

\n This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.  
\n This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
\n This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year depending on location. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
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Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone Countys largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.  If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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Years of Experience:  2 years 
\n Niche Professional Interests:  Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care

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

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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  

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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