Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Phelps Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary

wRVU incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – General Surgery to manage surgical patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up, working with surgeons and the care team in clinic, inpatient units, and the operating room.

You’ll perform histories and physicals, order labs and imaging, educate patients, assist in the operating room, coordinate discharge planning, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to manage pre- and postoperative care in a team setting.
• Proficient in ordering and interpreting labs and imaging.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physicals; diagnose and manage surgical conditions.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; prescribe within scope of practice.
• 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.

Skills

Surgical patient care

Preoperative evaluation

Postoperative care

Operating room assistance

EMR proficiency

Education

Nurse Practitioner (APN/NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Tools

Epic EMR

DAX Copilot

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’re 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.

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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

Join us at Phelps Health and elevate your career while enjoying the beauty and community spirit of Rolla, Missouri!