Meritas Health is hiring an Urogynecology Advanced Practice Provider to join our Pavilion for Women team in the Northland! 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
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

Job Description :

Under the general direction of collaborating physicians, the advance practice provider (APP) utilizes advanced clinical and analytical skills to provide direct care and management of urogynecology patients.

The APP leverages knowledge of urologic and gynecology imaging, treatment plans, and interventions. The APP demonstrates strong leadership, is an excellent communicator, and is effectively able to prioritize a large number of patients.

Job Duties :

Assesses and evaluates patients, analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists and establishes plans for resolution of clinical problems.

Obtains medical history and performs general / routine gynecological examinations (speculum, bimanual pelvic examinations and general physical examinations) under indirect supervision of physician, including but not limited to pelvic exam, POP-Q exam, Pap smears, cervical / vaginal cultures.

• Assists in the OR under direct supervision of the physician and performs office procedures (endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, suturing vaginal tissue, abscess incision and drainage, management of negative pressure dressings, venipuncture, pessary fitting, suture / staple removal).
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing such as blood work, radiologist studies (i.e. ultrasound, CT, MRI, x-rays, mammograms, etc.

Supervises and performs urodynamic and anorectal manometry studies.

Develops with the patient, caregivers and patient care team, 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, identifying educational needs of the patient and family, developing a patient education plan and formulating a discharge / follow-up plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant
• Urogynecology, Women’s Health / GYN or Urology experience is preferred
• Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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Physician Assistant - AdventHealth Shawnee Medical Group CT Surgery

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.

Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule : Monday Friday

Shift : Full Time Days; 40 hours a week

Location : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for :

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit.

Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute :

The Physician Assistant is a professional nurse licensed in Kansas to function in an expanded role to provide primary health care to individuals, families or groups.

Nurse Practitioners function in a collegial relationship with physicians and other health professionals in the delivery of primary health care services.

They are able to make independent decisions with physicians in carrying out health regimens for families and clients.

The value you’ll bring to the team :

Work closely with clinical teams and patients and their families to monitor patient outcomes and integrate clinical quality data with payer requirements.

Collaborate with physicians, office staff, and management to report data and perform analytics to reflect quality metrics.

• Perform Transitional Care Management services for identified patients.
• Monitor Medicare patients for their Annual Wellness Visits and establish a documented process to assure that patients are contacted about scheduling annual appointments

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

Master’s Degree

Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience

Kansas Physician Assistant License

BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category : Surgery

Organization : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule : 1 - Day

Shift : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Req ID : 23020023

What we are looking for

NextCare Urgent Care is looking for a Part-Time energetic and enthusiastic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide medical care to urgent care patients.

Location

To join our Provider team in Kansas City, MO at our Ambassador facility located at I-29 @ Kansas City International Airport

The hours for this facility are 8 : 00a.m. to 8 : 00p.m. Monday Friday and 9 : 00a.m. to 4 : 00p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

In most cases the work schedule will require working 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the following :

• Providing compassionate and respectful patient care consistent with NextCare services, values and mission statement.
• Treating all patients who present to the clinic appropriately and discuss the treatment plan with the patient ensuring there is a clear understanding of the next steps.
• Documenting care utilizing the electronic documentation system.
• Taking personal responsibility for appropriately coding and billing for care rendered.
• Delivering exemplary care and act in a legal and ethical manner.
• Maintaining clinical productivity consistent with peers and industry standards for a similar setting.
• Follow up on patient care as indicated.

How you will make an impact

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner supports the organization by providing exemplary patient care thereby creating valuable relationships within the community to contribute to the continued success of NextCare.

Essential Education, Experience and Skills :

• Active and unrestricted Missouri medical license
• Active D.E.A.
• NCCPA certification for a Physician Assistant or an ANCC or AANP certification for a Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Practitioners must be permitted to treat all age groups, from infant to geriatric, as per their board specialty, such as Family Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Master’s of Nursing degree in Nurse Practitioner studies
• Active BLS Certification
• Must be comfortable with all age groups
• EHR proficient
• DOT Certification is required. If you are not currently certified, we will register you for the training at no cost to you
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and holidays, the amount of these shifts will depend on facility you are assigned to

Valued But Not Required Education, Experience and Skills :

• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to over-read from the Radiologist
• Suturing
• For a Physician Assistant - Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Previous experience in an urgent care, ER fast- track or full-service walk in medical clinic.

Benefits :

NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, NextCare employee visit program, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee / spouse / child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits.

Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Employees in select positions are offered shift differential benefits.

Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NextCare Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary :

We are hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant / nurse practitioner nearby Kansas City, Kansas! Will consider locum contract or perm! Candidate must be proficient in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting! If your seeking a heavy amount of OR first assisting time then this your chance! Work autonomously and independently of physicians! This is a wonderful opportunity to join a passionate and growing Cardiac Surgery team! We are interviewing locum, locum to perm or permanent cardiac surgery Advanced Practice Providers today! If you want to try before you buy go perm, we can do a contract trial.

Cutting Edge Technology, Volume Has Grown quite a bit, exciting growth!

Our Team is led by award winning surgeons, advanced practice providers, surgical and critical care staff.

This is a full continuum of care position (OR, ICU, Clinic, Pre, Post Op)

INDSP

Research Medical Center

Research Medical Center has partnered with Extant Healthcare to manage its growing trauma program. With over 17 years of experience in trauma management, Extant Healthcare was founded and is still led by trauma surgeons.

We are financially stable with immense growth opportunities on the horizon.

Trauma Program :

• 590-bed Acute Care Facility
• Level I Trauma Center (ACS & State Verified)
• Hybrid OR (16 surgical suites, including 1 designated for trauma)
• 32-bed open ICU (16 surg + 16 medical)
• ED Volume : 50k per year
• HCA hospital network of 5 hospitals funnels into Research MC
• Trauma registry avg 2300 / yr (20% penetrating)

Physician Assistant Criteria :

• Experience in Trauma & ICU Required
• ATLS required
• 1st assist experience preferred

We offer full-time employee benefits including :

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k Retirement Account
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• $2,500 / yr CME Allowance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Backend operational support

Community :

• Population : 467,007
• Community of good schools (including University of Missouri- Kansas City), cultural amenities, acclaimed dining (particularly the BBQ), affordable living, and vast number of sports teams (5 Major League professional teams).

Most importantly, it's a community with heart friendly, easy-going, and forward-thinking.

Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live! Kansas City : http : / / kcmo.gov /

The Hospital :

Services include comprehensive Burn Care, Level I Stroke Designation, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Level III NICU, Regional Hand Center, and Pediatric Emergency Care.

Ranked Kansas City's Top Hospital (according to Leapfrog Group 2014)

Hospital website : http : / / researchmedicalcenter.com /