Physician Assistant Pediatric Acute Care Pathway Emergency Department

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Kansas City, MissouriFull TimePhysician Assistant

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Children's Mercy KC as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine PA – Acute Care Pathway in Kansas City, Missouri. Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team?

Key Responsibilities

  • I) provides comprehensive, evidence
  • based advanced practice to address the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families within the framework of the collaborative practice/supervisory agreement. The PA
  • I participates in beginning leadership, evidenced
  • Clinical Practice: competently provides comprehensive, evidence

Requirements

  • Master's Degree Required and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training Other Doctorate preferred.
  • A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children's Mercy KC in Kansas City, Missouri.

Key Skills

Pediatric Acute CarePatient AssessmentDifferential DiagnosisClinical TrainingPatient ManagementCollaborative PracticeEmergency MedicineEvidence-Based PracticeInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Disposition
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant Pediatric Acute Care Pathway Emergency Department at Children's Mercy KC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Emergency Medicine physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Children's Mercy KC is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Acute Care, Patient Assessment, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Training, Patient Management, Collaborative Practice, Emergency Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive, evidence-based advanced practice care for pediatric patients in the emergency department. Responsibilities include performing physical assessments, ordering tests, and coordinating patient disposition in collaboration with physicians.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Children's Mercy KC

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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