PA or NP Trauma at CoxHealth

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 Cox Health'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.

• 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

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

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

• No prior experience required

• 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

• 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

• 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.