Dr. Amanda Hestand
Physician Assistant · Lester E. Cox Medical Centers
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Dr. Amanda Hestand is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Lester E. Cox Medical Centers, based in Nixa, MO. As a physician assistant, Dr. Hestand contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Nixa, MO. They have been with Lester E. Cox Medical Centers for 7 years. Dr. Hestand holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (B.S.), from Arcadia University and Evangel University. Core competencies include Medicine, Public Health, Running, Acls, Scuba Diving. Lester E. Cox Medical Centers operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Nixa, MO healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Amanda Hestand is one of them.
- 198 Physician Assistants are based in MO (out of 26,542 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 76 contacts at Lester E. Cox Medical Centers are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in MO: $101,000 – $152,000 (median $120,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in MO: Mercy (18), Coxhealth (8), Ssm Health (7).
- 80% of Physician Assistants in MO have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Amanda Hestand is based in Nixa, MO. They are currently affiliated with Lester E. Cox Medical Centers.
Dr. Amanda Hestand specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Amanda Hestand currently works at Lester E. Cox Medical Centers. They have been there for 7 years.
Dr. Amanda Hestand attended Arcadia University and Evangel University.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in MO typically earn $101,000 to $152,000 annually, with a median of $120,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.