PA or NP for Emergency Medicine

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision

Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist in the Emergency Department North under the supervision of a licensed physician. The successful candidate will examine and treat patients, perform procedures as delegated, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Education: graduate of an accredited PA program; Licensure: obtain PA license within 60 days; Credentials within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
• Ability to work with supervision and within teams.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients under licensed physician supervision.
• Support physicians and collaborate with nurses and staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and participate in credentialing.

Skills

Self-motivation

Minimal supervision

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1006 Emergency Dept NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:North hours 4p-2a South hours 2p-12a rotates 5 days on 5 days offWork Shift:Evening 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:A Physician Assistant is an individual who is engaged in the examination or treatment of patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.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: Needs to obtain PA License within 60 days of hire Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment