Family Medicine Physician Assistant - Jefferson City, MO
Columbia, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Jefferson City, MO, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/18/24

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Community Practice

Physician Assistant, Family Medicine

Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant to join a fun, busy, and team-oriented work environment. Our opportunity involves full time clinic hours Monday through Friday.

This position will see Family Medicine patients for ongoing care of health conditions, preventative care, and acute care needs, practicing to the top of the licensure. This position will accumulate a panel of his/her own patients and follow them medically through the lifespan.

This position is cross posted with Nurse Practitioner Job ID 52891, and only 1 candidate will be hired.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide ongoing medical care, preventive services, and acute care to Family Medicine patients.
  • Build and manage a patient panel, ensuring continuous and comprehensive care.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
  • Practice within the full scope of your licensure, maintaining high standards of care.

Note: This position is cross-posted with Nurse Practitioner Job ID 52891; only one candidate will be hired for this role.

About Us: As part of MU Health Care, Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) is a comprehensive healthcare system that includes a full-service acute care hospital, an extensive clinic network, a state-of-the-art Cancer Program at the Goldschmidt Cancer Center, a hospital-based fitness facility, a home health agency, and the only hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation center in the community. CRMC has 100 acute care beds and 14 rehabilitation beds. Our network of 160+ employed providers across 36 clinics serves an eight-county region with a population of 225,000.

As a forward-thinking and community-focused organization, CRMC is committed to providing access to the latest healthcare technology and advancements. We are the only facility in Jefferson City offering Robotic Surgery and were the first designated stroke center in the area. Our teams work diligently to stay informed on industry best practices, ensuring efficient, effective, timely, and safe patient care.

Jefferson City, Missouri’s state capital, is a vibrant medium-sized town with a population of approximately 45,000. Recognized by [Register to View] as the #2 best place to move post-pandemic and named America's Most Beautiful Small Town by Rand McNally, Jefferson City offers a high quality of life with a welcoming community atmosphere.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
  • Preferred: Certification as a Certified Physician Assistant (PA) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Additional licensure/certification requirements may be determined by the hiring department.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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