Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Columbia, United States - University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care

Description

The University of Missouri
Department of Pediatrics
Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Pediatric Pulmonology
The Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care or Physician Assistant Specialty Care will provide direct patient care under general supervision of the designated Pulmonologist supervising physician providing general and specialized care to patients.
Independently provide professional medical support services by collaborating with physicians and other staff to promote team-based patient care within the division of Pulmonology within the Department of Pediatrics.
Act as a resource person for patients, families, nursing staff and other health care professionals in area of sub-specialty. Effectively intercede with families and patients to resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services.
Order/perform diagnostic procedures, monitor patient condition, oversee testing and results of diagnostic procedures, and develop treatment goals in sub-specialized healthcare.
Complete patient physical examinations, obtain and document complete and focused patient history and be able to relate other aspects of medical information to the physicians and surgeons.
Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and treatment of actual and potential health problems.
Assist in the identification of trends related to patients and participate in
administrative, educational and quality improvement activities; attend to administrative and educational duties and other duties as assigned.
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care
Masters 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 Specialty Care
Physician's Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Values Commitment

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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at

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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

Our Values Commitment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at

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