Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Richmond Heights/Clayton - Full Time!

Esse Health • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Esse Health is seeking a compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join Southside Family Practice in an outpatient-focused clinical role. The position provides comprehensive primary care to adult patients, with an emphasis on geriatric patient care, in a supportive, physician-led environment. The provider will work independently while collaborating with a physician partner and an integrated care team, building relationships with patients and clinical staff. Visits are 30 minutes.

This is a full-time opening with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call coverage is one to two nights per week and one weekend per month; the posting describes call as very slow and low volume. The role is based in the Richmond Heights/Clayton area. The practice offers competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off, professional growth and mentorship opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant-Master’s Degree.
• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Missouri, or eligibility for licensure.
• Certified Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility for certification.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians.

Nice To Haves

• One to two or more years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a geriatric patient population is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build one-to-one relationships with patients and clinical staff members as part of a collaborative team.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients.
• Conduct patient evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with a physician partner.
• Emphasize preventive care, wellness, and patient education.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the NextGen electronic health record.
• Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.
• Fraud protection and legal benefits.
• Pet and other miscellaneous benefits.
• Generous PTO policy and nine paid holidays.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Benefits available within the first 30 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time