PA or NP for Trauma

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Physician Assistant for the South Springfield facility to provide patient care under physician supervision. The role supports a busy trauma provider department with a focus on collaboration and efficient patient management.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited PA program, possess strong clinical and communication skills, and can work independently within a team. Day shifts, 36 hours weekly, with competitive benefits offered by CoxHealth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; able to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients under physician supervision.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide care.
• Demonstrate professionalism and patient-centered care.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

PA program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1065 Trauma Providers South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

Varied

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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job 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

• Missouri PA License
• Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment