Advanced Practice Provider- Burn

Burn Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) *Part Time* Opening – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Burn Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) to join our multidisciplinary burn care team at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.

The APP will provide comprehensive care to patients with acute and complex burn injuries across the continuum of care — including emergency evaluation, inpatient burn unit management, perioperative support, and post-discharge follow-up. This role requires strong clinical judgment, procedural competency, and the ability to function effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage thermal, electrical, chemical, and inhalation injuries
• Initiate burn resuscitation and manage fluid protocols (e.g., Parkland formula)
• Perform complex wound care, bedside debridement, and graft site management
• Provide intraoperative assistance for burn excision and grafting
• Participate in burn activations and collaborate with ICU, anesthesia, and emergency teams
• Coordinate discharge planning and outpatient burn clinic follow-up

Qualifications:

• Board Certification (PA-C or NP-C).
• Current Missouri license or eligibility to obtain.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; ATLS or ABLS certification preferred.

Company Description 
Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs, specializing in community-based trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities. 

Community: 

• Population: 467,007
• Community of good schools (including University of Missouri- Kansas City), cultural amenities, acclaimed dining (particularly the BBQ), affordable living and vast number of sport teams (5 Major League professional teams). Most importantly, it’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going, and forward-thinking.
• Kiplinger Magazine and other publications have rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live! Kansas City: http://kcmo.gov/