Neurology Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Specialty Care

The University of Missouri's School of Medicine, Department of Neurology is expanding and searching for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurology inpatient services. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates to join a thriving academic neurology department. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center and premier referral hub for the surrounding 22 counties and beyond, we offer a rich array of challenging and exciting cases. Working alongside residents and attending physicians, we foster a team-based approach to patient care with thriving clinical and educational opportunities.

Job Description

• Work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to neurological patients in an inpatient setting.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in conditions.
• Perform treatments and interventions; conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families; and facilitate clinical research.
• Requires basic computer skills; problem solving, willingness, and ability to learn new skills and methods; ability to perform the range of duties in a variety of work settings.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Benefits

• CME Days/Funding Available
• Performance Incentive Structure
• Potential of Night Differential Pay Structure
• Potential Hiring/Moving Incentive

As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:

• A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
• 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
• AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
• Level IV Epilepsy program
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• MDA/ALS clinics
• An accredited Sleep Program
• First Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center by PPMD.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $99,174.40 - $161,720.00 annually
Grade: PAT - 013
University Title: Physician Assistant - Specialty Care II

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.