NP or PA for Orthopedics

L.E. Cox Medical Centers

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Springfield, MO Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Facility:

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807






Department:

1277 Orthopedics SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

• Job Summary
◦ A Physician Assistant is an individual who is engaged in the examination or treatment of patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Job Requirements
◦ Education
▪ Graduate of accredited physician assistant program


Experience

▪ No Prior Experience Required

◦ Skills

▪ Self motivated individual who can work with little direct supervision
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people
▪ Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills
▪ Proficient computer skills


Licensure/Certification/Registration

▪ Missouri PA License
▪ BLS obtain within first 90 days of hire


Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employmentEducation: ▪ Graduate of accredited physician assistant program Experience: ▪ No Prior Experience Required Skills: ▪ Self motivated individual who can work with little direct supervision ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people ▪ Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills ▪ Proficient computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Missouri PA License ▪Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment
About this role

Summary

assist in patient examination and treatment under physician supervision in orthopedic clinic

Job title

NP or PA for Orthopedics

Experience level

no prior experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be in Springfield, MO; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

missouri pa licenseblsclinical expertisecommunicationorganizational skillscomputer skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

orthopedics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, MO, USA

On-site City