Physician Assistant

Missouri State University

• $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program, preferably with a focus on adult or family practice.
  • Must hold a valid Missouri medical license and current US DEA registration.
  • At least one year of prior experience as a Physician Assistant is required.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary medical practices and standards of care.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical services according to licensing and training.
  • Implement patient assessments and care plans appropriate to diverse age groups.
  • Ensure compliance with AAAHC and internal standards.
  • Promote a safety-focused environment in medical practice.
  • Attend staff meetings and contribute to operational discussions.
  • Stay updated on medical trends through professional development and continuing education.
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned by the medical services coordinator.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Physician Assistant

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department
Magers Family Health and Wellness Center

HR Home Department
088000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Pay Grade
Unclassified

Proposed Salary
$128,960 annual salary

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

General Function

The Physician Assistant is a member of the Magers Health and Wellness Center medical staff whose primary responsibility is to provide medical services within the scope of licensing, training and credentialing.

Description of Primary Duties

1. Practices medicine within the scope of license.

2. Practices medicine within the scope of training.

3. Practices medicine within the scope of credentialing.

4. Practices medicine in accordance with current standards of care.

5. Practices medicine in accordance with AAAHC standards and those adopted by Magers Health and Wellness.

6. Promotes a safety-conscious workforce and maintains good medical practices.

7. Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

8. Communicates appropriately with the patient served regardless of their age, sex or race.

9. Ensures optimal operations of Magers Health and Wellness by conferring with the Coordinator of Medical Services regarding administrative policies and procedures of Magers Health of Magers Health and Wellness and the University

10. Provides input and remains current on operation of Magers Health and Wellness by attending staff meetings when appropriate.

11. Remains knowledgeable about current trends in medicine by participating in professional development through presentations, publications and memberships in professional organizations and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs)as required by the state licensing and regulatory boards.

12. Contributes to overall function of Magers Health and Wellness by completing all other tasks which are assigned by the Coordinator of Medical Services or Director.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Physician Assistant preferably in adult or family practice.

Licensure: Must be professionally licensed in Missouri, current registration with US DEA and Missouri controlled substance registration (BNDD) by date of hire.

Experience: Prior experience of at least one year as a Physician Assistant is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1630.htm

Open Date
09/08/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is September 29, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

This will be filled as a 100% FTE 40 hours per week.

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

This posting is one of several related listings. Among these postings, the intent is to fill one position

Option 1: One 75% FTE Physician
Posting 20260239FTS: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88083
Option 2: One Full-Time (40 hours per week) Nurse Practitioner
Posting 20260240FTS: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88084

Option 3: One Full-time Physician Assistant (40 hours per week)
Posting 20260241FTS: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88085

Posting Detail

Posting Number
20260241FTS

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88085

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