Physician Assistant - General Surgery

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary guaranteed for 3 years

wRVU incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – General Surgery to join our surgical team. You will manage patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up and work with surgeons and the care team in clinic, units, and the operating room.

Responsibilities include histories and exams, ordering labs and imaging, prescribing within scope, educating patients, coordinating discharge, and assisting in the OR.

Qualifications

• The General Surgery NP/PA manages surgical patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up.
• Performs histories and physicals; diagnose and manage surgical conditions.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; prescribe within scope of practice.
• Assess, educate, and optimize patients before surgery, including informed consent.
• Round on inpatients; manage postoperative care, wounds, drains, and complications.
• Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures.
• Coordinate discharge planning and care with nursing, anesthesia, and other services.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up.
• Collaborate with surgeons and care teams in clinic, inpatient units, and OR.
• Document accurately and support quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we are committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – General Surgery who shares our C.A.R.E.S. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.

Position Summary

• The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant manages surgical patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up, working alongside surgeons and the care team in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room.
• Perform histories and physicals; diagnose and manage surgical conditions
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; prescribe within scope of practice
• Assess, educate, and optimize patients before surgery, including informed consent
• Round on inpatients; manage postoperative care, wounds, drains, and complications
• Assist in the operating room and perform credentialed bedside and clinic procedures
• Coordinate discharge planning and care with nursing, anesthesia, and other services
• Document accurately, support quality improvement, and mentor staff and students

Location

This is a full-time position based at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri.

Position Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary for three years, plus wRVU incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K with employer match
• Comprehensive Benefits

Our Competitive Edge

Supportive organization with team-oriented staff. Access to state-of-the-art equipment with an organization dedicated to reinvesting in high-quality care; use of Epic EMR, DAX Copilot, etc. Hospital-attached clinics in a system that values its employees and work-life balance. Opportunities for leadership and employer-paid professional development. High-demand service in rural South-Central Missouri.

Location Highlights

• Endless outdoor activities, fine dining, and more in the breathtaking Ozarks, with nearby Mark Twain National Forest
• Low cost of living, top-rated public schools, and a low crime rate for family-friendly living
• Close proximity to Missouri S&T, Missouri’s No.1 Public University for ROI (Georgetown’s Center on Education)
• Welcoming atmosphere with big-city amenities, just 90 minutes from St. Louis

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.