What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Specialty Care – Gastroenterology (Dual Posted with JOID 57606) position at University of Missouri and Careers?
Hiring Department
Department of Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Job Description
This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 57606 Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care – Gastroenterology and multiple candidates will be selected. The final titles will depend on the qualifications of the final candidates.
The Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, within the School of Medicine is pleased to announce an opening for a Physician Assistant Specialty Care to join their expanding team. This position will provide medical care at the Digestive Health Clinics, with a focus on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The Department of Medicine's mission is to provide the best care to patients; create an excellent educational experience for students, residents, and fellows; and advance the understanding of human illness and disease through creative and collaborative research.
The Department offers outstanding facilities and a dedicated team of physicians, scientists, nurses and staff members committed to advancement in terms of scientific achievement, clinical service and medical education in 10 core divisions.
- Independently provide professional medical support for Gastroenterology patient care.
- Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to promote team-based patient care.
- Coordinate care for patients with IBD
- Assist with screening patient conditions and needs.
- Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of expertise.
- Set treatment plans and prescribe appropriate actions to meet the plans within the established protocols, such as:
- Ensure adherence to immunosuppressive medication
- Improve follow up on adjusting therapy ordered by IBD providers
- Allow better monitoring of drug levels and health maintenance specifically related to immunosuppressed IBD patients
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plan accordingly, in line with IBD provider recommendations
- Other duties as assigned.
Shift
40 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or strong interest in caring for Gastroenterology patients.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $108,971.20 - $177,590.40 annually
Grade: PAT - 014
University Title: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SPECIALTY CARE III
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Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Resume/CV.
Benefit Eligibility
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.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Salary : $108,971 - $177,590