Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Assistant (Dual Posted with Job ID 55759)

This Dual Posting is linked with Job ID 55759 (Nurse Practitioner) and only one candidate will be hired for the role, either Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

This position will provide care for patients within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) through the use of the nursing process during consultations, treatments and follow-up care.  This position will work collaboratively with PM&R physicians treating in a high volume clinic setting patients that have Traumatic Bring Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee and Stroke.

The key duties of this position is :

• Evaluation, management, treatment of PM&R patients following discharge from an acute care and post acute care hospitalization. Collaborate with the physician and other health care professionals in the development of treatment goals and care plans and coordinate services and treatments in order to implement and accomplish these goals and plans.
• Act as a resource person for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals to effectively intercede with families and patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services.
• Inpatient care and follow-up in collaboration with collaborating physicians.
• Participate in research studies and clinical trials as determined by the establishment of studies and trials.

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 a big-city feel, 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!

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 / totalrewards / benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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