PA or NP for Trauma at CoxHealth

Stryker Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90-day orientation

Mentorship and clinical support

Annual skills day

Job summary

CoxHealth seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Trauma team, delivering care across ICU, trauma floors and the OR. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary group and ongoing professional growth.

You will participate in a thorough onboarding, enjoy a 90-day competency-based orientation, mentorship, and opportunities to expand procedural skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current national board certification as NP or PA, or eligibility.
• Current Missouri NP or PA license, or eligibility.
• Complete ATLS within 1 year of employment.
• No prior trauma experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across ICU, Trauma Floor, and OR.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Deliver high-quality care with strong clinical judgment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate NP/PA program

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team? We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join CoxHealth's Trauma team.

In this role, you'll provide exceptional patient care across multiple high-acuity service lines while expanding your clinical expertise through a comprehensive onboarding and professional development program.

Position Highlights

• 12-hour rotating shifts
• Weekend rotation required
• Self-scheduling model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance
• Practice across multiple service lines, including:
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Trauma Floor
  • Operating Room (OR)
• Procedural responsibilities with opportunities to develop and maintain advanced clinical skills
• Comprehensive Orientation & Professional Development

We are committed to your success by providing:

• 90-day protected, competency-based orientation
• Dedicated mentorship and clinical support
• Annual Skills Day to reinforce competencies, procedural skills, and continuing professional growth

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience

• No prior experience required

Skills

• Self-motivated individual who can work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong computer proficiency

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Successful completion of all department-specific credentialing requirements within the first 90 days of employment
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain certification
• Current Missouri Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Complete ATLS within 1-year of employment

Why Join Our Team?

• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary practice
• Diverse clinical experience across critical care and surgical specialties
• Opportunity to perform procedures and expand your clinical skill set
• Structured onboarding designed to ensure success
• Ongoing education and annual competency development
• Self-scheduling model that supports work-life balance

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply. Join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.