Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is actively recruiting a passionate and dedicated outpatient only Orthopaedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to become an integral part of our dynamic and high-performing team. We welcome individuals who are highly motivated and committed to excellence in a fast-paced and productive environment.
This role will collaborate closely with clinical faculty and staff to champion the overall culture and progress of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and the C3 Orthopaedics Initiative (Comprehensive, Cutting Edge, Caring Culture). Together, we aim to cultivate a dynamic learning environment and foster continuous improvement, aligning with our mission.
Position Highlights
- Outpatient only in Orthopaedic Hand and Shoulder clinic.
- Monday to Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p; No on-call responsibilities or weekends.
- Partner closely with a dynamic team comprising more than 25 seasoned on-site Orthopaedic Surgeons and 9 accomplished on-site non-surgical Orthopaedic Physicians.
- Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
- Specialty certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) in Orthopaedic Surgery preferred.
- Orthopaedic Surgery experience strongly preferred.
- HSA/FSA, Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance options.
- Eligible for one of three core retirement plans.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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Our Orthopaedic service talent teams encompass a diverse array of professionals, including Attending Physicians, Fellow/Resident Physicians, Extender Practitioners, Nurses, ATC/OTCs, Clinical Administrative Coordinators, Research Faculty, Research Technical Teams, and Students. Our clinicians operate in clinical locations spanning Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Liberty, and Springfield. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued success of our department's mission: advancing the clinical, research, and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri.
Our Orthopaedic surgeons are devoted to caring for patients with all injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Our specialists advance medicine by discovering better treatments and training the next generation of physicians. We are a collaborator in the University of Missouri’s Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, exploring new methods to treat the most important musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.
Our department has experienced exceptional growth in recent years. MU is home to the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, a freestanding orthopaedic hospital. To meet growing patient needs, a $40 million, four-story expansion of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute was completed in 2017. The expansion has increased clinical space from approximately 114,000 to almost 200,000 square feet.
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Community
Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
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 U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits
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.
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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 https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo
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