NP or PA for Urgent Care

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist in examination and treatment of patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, Missouri PA license, and BLS within 90 days. No prior experience is required, with credentialing completed within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program
• No Prior Experience Required
• Missouri PA License
• BLS obtain within first 90 days of hire
• Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Examination or treatment of patients under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Provide patient care and collaborate with physicians and other team members
• Maintain and document patient records and clinical information
• Work independently and collaboratively in teams with tolerance for many patients

Job description

Facility: Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1332 Urgent Care Turner Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

• Job Summary: A Physician Assistant is an individual who is engaged in the examination or treatment of patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Graduate of accredited physician assistant program
• Experience
  • No Prior Experience Required
• Skills
  • Self motivated individual who can work with little direct supervision
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people
  • Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Missouri PA License
  • BLS obtain within first 90 days of hire
  • Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

• Education
  • Graduate of accredited physician assistant program
• Experience
  • No Prior Experience Required
• Skills
  • Self motivated individual who can work with little direct supervision
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people
  • Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Missouri PA License
  • Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives.

Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have.

Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you.

And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep your Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.