Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care -or- Physician Assistant Specialty Care - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Location: Columbia, MO 65201
Description:
Hiring Department
Surgery-Cardiothoracic
Job Description
The Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Division is pleased to announce the opening of a position for a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care or Physician Assistant - Specialty Care. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division.
Candidate will be working in various settings, with most the focus being on the inpatient units and intensive care unit. Candidate will be involved in perioperative management of patient, consultations, history, and physicals for both inpatient and outpatient, discharge summaries, and patient teaching. The provider will provide care for hospitalized patients in both the pre-operative and post-operative settings. The Advanced Practice Provider will interact directly with attending physicians, residents, and medical students of MUHC. The Advanced Practice Provider will assist in performing patient histories, physicals, and discharge summaries.
The candidate will share rotating weekend call.
Cases currently are purely cardiac, such routine CABG (both off and on pumps), valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm, and dissection. Cardiac tumors, arrhythmia surgery, epicardia ablation, occasional ECMOs, no surgical VAD / heart transplant at present time.
In addition the candidate will:
Work collaboratively with surgeons and physicians in the Cardio Thoracic-Surgery Services Clinic and assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of cardio-thoracic surgical related diagnosis.
Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates.
May 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 participates in quality improvement activities.
Help guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
Actively participate in clinical and cardio-thoracic research, as needed.
Salary
Salary Range: $90,251 - $147,285 Annually
Grade: PAT-012
University Title: Nurse Practitioner-Specialty Care or Physician Assistant Specialty Care
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Minimum Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care:
Education:
Master's degree is required.
Required Licensure or Certification:
Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted "Document of Recognition" as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Experience:
For Emergency Medicine positions: A minimum of two years' experience as a nurse practitioner in an acute care area in an emergency medicine setting.
Physician Assistant Specialty Care:
Education:
Master's degree required.
Required Licensure or Certification:
Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited physician assistant program.
May possess a 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. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required.
Experience:
For Emergency Medicine positions: A minimum of two years' experience as a physician assistant in an acute care area or completion of post-graduate PA residency/fellowship in an emergency medicine setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree is required.
Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Required Licensure or Certification. Certification to function as a first assistant in the OR. May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted "Document of Recognition" as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required. May possess a specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Endoscopic Vein harvesting experience preferred.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.
Benefit Eligibility
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 http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at [redacted].
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
Vaccination Statement
After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.
Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.
Surgery-Cardiothoracic
Job Description
The Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Division is pleased to announce the opening of a position for a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care or Physician Assistant - Specialty Care. This individual will act as a physician extender for the collaborating surgeons in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division.
Candidate will be working in various settings, with most the focus being on the inpatient units and intensive care unit. Candidate will be involved in perioperative management of patient, consultations, history, and physicals for both inpatient and outpatient, discharge summaries, and patient teaching. The provider will provide care for hospitalized patients in both the pre-operative and post-operative settings. The Advanced Practice Provider will interact directly with attending physicians, residents, and medical students of MUHC. The Advanced Practice Provider will assist in performing patient histories, physicals, and discharge summaries.
The candidate will share rotating weekend call.
Cases currently are purely cardiac, such routine CABG (both off and on pumps), valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm, and dissection. Cardiac tumors, arrhythmia surgery, epicardia ablation, occasional ECMOs, no surgical VAD / heart transplant at present time.
In addition the candidate will:
Work collaboratively with surgeons and physicians in the Cardio Thoracic-Surgery Services Clinic and assist in a multidisciplinary practice for the treatment of cardio-thoracic surgical related diagnosis.
Assist in the evaluation and assessment of potential surgical candidates.
May 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 participates in quality improvement activities.
Help guide the development and implementation of structure, process, and outcomes standards.
Actively participate in clinical and cardio-thoracic research, as needed.
Salary
Salary Range: $90,251 - $147,285 Annually
Grade: PAT-012
University Title: Nurse Practitioner-Specialty Care or Physician Assistant Specialty Care
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Minimum Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Specialty Care:
Education:
Master's degree is required.
Required Licensure or Certification:
Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted "Document of Recognition" as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Experience:
For Emergency Medicine positions: A minimum of two years' experience as a nurse practitioner in an acute care area in an emergency medicine setting.
Physician Assistant Specialty Care:
Education:
Master's degree required.
Required Licensure or Certification:
Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited physician assistant program.
May possess a 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. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required.
Experience:
For Emergency Medicine positions: A minimum of two years' experience as a physician assistant in an acute care area or completion of post-graduate PA residency/fellowship in an emergency medicine setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree is required.
Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program. Required Licensure or Certification. Certification to function as a first assistant in the OR. May possess a specialty certificate by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board (PCNB), and the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri and must be granted "Document of Recognition" as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited Physician Assistant program. Possession of a current Missouri license to practice as a licensed Physician Assistant is required. May possess a specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Endoscopic Vein harvesting experience preferred.
Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.
Benefit Eligibility
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 http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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
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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at [redacted].
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
- Know Your Rights English Version
- Know Your Rights Spanish Version
Vaccination Statement
After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.
Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.