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Phelps Health
Rolla, Missouri

Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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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.

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!

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner manages surgical patients from preoperative evaluation through postoperative follow-up in clinic, inpatient, and operating room settings. They are responsible for performing physicals, ordering diagnostics, assisting in surgery, and coordinating discharge planning.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant capable of managing surgical conditions and performing clinical procedures. They are expected to work collaboratively with surgeons and the care team while adhering to the organization's C.A.R.E.S. values.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical patient managementPhysical examinationDiagnostic skillsLab interpretationImaging interpretationPrescribingPatient educationWound careOperating room assistanceBedside proceduresClinical documentation

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Surgery pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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$180k-200k
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$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
62% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Phelps Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rolla, MO
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary for three years plus wRVU incentives
Generous Paid Time Off
401K with employer match
Comprehensive Benefits
Employer-paid professional development

Living in Rolla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Typical market rent
$829/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.