Physician Assistant in Kansas City, Missouri at North Kansas City Hospital

Meritas Health is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our XXX team! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our Meritas team!

Here at Meritas our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission. Joining Meritas means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life.

Reasons to Join Meritas:

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year

Job Description:

Under the general direction of collaborating physicians, the Physician Assistant provides health care and performs selective medical services.

Job Duties:

• Management of chronic medical conditions in the acute patient rehabilitation unit.
• Competently assesses, diagnoses and treats patients.

• Assists physicians by maximizing patient volume, monitoring and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up on diagnostic test results.
• Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost-aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral. Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating to appropriate staff, prioritizing workload and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited PA program
• Licensed by the State of Missouri Physician Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Two years of experience in clinic specialty preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge-Building/Sharing, Coaching/Empowering, Health System Vision & Management.

More Possibilities:

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at Meritas, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our Meritas family, where your voice counts.

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Meritas Health is a drug free workplace and conducts post-offer/pre-employment drug screens and background screens.