Physician Assistant: This is a Dual Posting linked with Job ID 60971 and 1 total position will be hired. Final titles will depend on the qualifications of the final candidates.
The Department of Community Practice, Division of Hospital Medicine, within the School of Medicine at MU Capital Region Medical Center (MU CRMC) is pleased to announce an opening for a Hospitalist Physician Assistant Specialty Care to join their expanding team. This position works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to promote a team-based approach to patient care. The ideal candidate will provide expert clinical guidance, educate patients on treatment plans, monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments to optimize health outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide independent medical support services in collaboration with physicians and department staff.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and modify plans as needed.
- Serve as a key resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals within the sub-specialty area.
- Address and resolve patient and family concerns regarding healthcare services.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including dictations and charting.
- Review and support patient paperwork requests, manage documents requiring signature, and oversee message resolution.
- Respond to patient inquiries regarding procedures, treatments, prescriptions, referrals, therapy orders, and other medical concerns.
- Conduct patient physical examinations, obtain and document thorough histories, and relay essential medical information to physicians.
- Demonstrate high autonomy in diagnosing and treating health conditions while applying current research in a clinical setting.
- Identify patient-related trends and contribute to quality improvement, administrative, and educational initiatives within the department.
