The Department of Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Division of Plastic Surgery. This advanced practice provider will serve as a physician extender, working collaboratively with Plastic Surgery faculty, residents, and staff to provide comprehensive patient care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and surgical settings.
The focus of this role is participation in ambulatory clinic, first assist in the operating room, ED consults, in-patient procedures and in-patient rounds, with an expected commitment of six or more half-day clinics per week. The successful candidate must be adaptable to the evolving needs of the practice and comfortable transitioning between clinical responsibilities as patient care demands require.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, physical examinations, and ongoing management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Evaluate and document new patient consultations, including inpatient and Emergency Department consults.
- Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, medications, therapies, and other treatments in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care, including patient and family education, discharge planning, and collaboration with consulting services.
- Facilitate inpatient care through documentation, order entry, surgical preparation, and care coordination.
- Participate in surgical procedures as a first assist under the supervision of a surgeon.
- Monitor patient progress and implement care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Respond to and manage patient-related communications for both inpatient and outpatient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation.
- Participate in division meetings, conferences, and quality improvement activities.
- Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment with faculty, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
