Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) - Transplant Surgery

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of General Surgery is seeking a Physician’s Assistant to join our transplant team, a group of professionals who are committed to providing excellent care in a supportive environment. The candidate accepting this position will contribute to an active clinical and surgical practice in an education setting including medical students, surgery fellows, and residents. A minimum of 1 year experience in pediatrics is required, experience in the operating room is preferred. If desired, a research interest will be fostered by the section and in conjunction with the new, state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Research Institute. The Division of General Surgery within the Department of Surgery at Children’s Mercy is a leading clinical, teaching, and research program in the United States. The Division is comprised of 8 full time pediatric surgeons and 15 advanced practice providers, delivering care for approximately 7000 clinical visits and performing more than 3000 surgical cases annually. The Division of General Surgery oversees three fellowship programs, including Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Surgical Scholar, as well as provides training for rotating general surgery residents. The Division of General Surgery provides Medical Leadership to Children’s Mercy Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Program (ACS), Burn Program, and Level 1 Children’s Surgery Program (ACS). Physician Assistants II (PA-II) provide proficient, comprehensive health care services to a defined patient population; obtaining the health history; performing a physical examination, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures; formulating and implementing a plan of care; and participating in patient and family education. Each PA II demonstrates commitment to professional leadership and provides leadership for quality & outcomes improvement activities, clinical research or evidence based practice, and organizational development. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

Master's Degree Required
1-2 years experience
1-2 years Pediatric Physician Assistance experience.
Skillful use of the electronic health record (EHR).
Licensed Physician Assistant KS
Licensed Physician Assistant MO
Successful completion of the NCCPA Certification Exam Required Upon Hire
PA certification congruent with population and practice setting (see policy statement: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Physician Assistant (PA) Roles and Practice Setting) Required Upon Hire
Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

experience in the operating room is preferred
Preferred in specialty practice and/or pediatrics

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice: Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and family which promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Professional Leadership: advances clinical care by inspiring others to positively impact the care of children and families in our local and global communities.
Evidenced-based Practice/QI/Research Inquiry: improves patient/family outcomes by utilizing evidence to translate science to practice.
Organizational Development: influences organizational policy in order to achieve and sustain practice improvements and strategic initiatives.