Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - University of Missouri School of Medicine

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Neurosurgery

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce the opening of a position for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the inpatient setting. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Neurosurgery Department.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Perform essential patient care functions, which support and build the Neurosurgery pediatric practice.
• Diagnose and treat neurosurgical surgical patients in the clinic.
• Perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests, and perform or assist with minor procedures.
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates.
• Obtain and document a complete and focused history and physical and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the surgeons and physicians.
• Participate in the Missouri Telehealth Network by providing Telemedicine return clinic appointments via Polycom connection.
• Assist in the identification of trends related to patients and participate in quality improvement activities and helping to guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards. Actively participate in clinical and pediatric research, as needed.
• Assist as needed in OR.
• Perform and lead minor procedures with an opportunity for growth.
• Assist with inpatient consultations.
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.  
• Must be granted a “Document of Recognition” from the Missouri Board of Nursing.  

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• Must possess graduation certificate from an AMA accredited physician assistant program, including national certification, as a physician assistant by the NCCPA is required.
• Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.  

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

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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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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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