Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Sign on Bonus $15,000

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Festus, MO

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About The Position

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for full-time opportunities in Festus. The role involves delivering high-quality care to pediatric and adult patients in modern urgent care centers equipped with imaging, laboratories, and an advanced EMR integrated with Mercy. Providers work alongside collaborative, supportive staff, including radiologic technologists and trained medical assistants. Compensation includes competitive salary or hourly rates, a monthly daily-volume bonus based on patient visits per shift, and a quarterly bonus of up to 5% of clinical base salary based on customer satisfaction and quality measures. The posting also advertises a sign-on bonus, though the stated amounts differ: the title lists $15,000, while the description says up to $10,000.

Mercy-GoHealth is part of a partnership between GoHealth Urgent Care and Mercy. Mercy is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system serving millions annually across seven states, with 40 hospitals and more than 2,500 Mercy Clinic physicians. Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The employer describes opportunities for career growth and expanded professional experience.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of full-time experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Comfort with minor procedures, preliminary EKG reads, and preliminary X-ray reads.
• Physician Assistants must have a master’s degree and NCCPA certification.
• Nurse Practitioners must have a master’s degree and appropriate AANC or AANP certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality urgent care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, casting, and splinting.
• Provide preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus (title states $15,000; description states up to $10,000).
• Competitive salary and hourly rates.
• Monthly daily-volume bonus based on patient-visit metrics per shift.
• Quarterly bonus of up to 5% of clinical base salary based on customer satisfaction and quality measures.
• Day-one benefits, including PTO, health, dental, vision, and CME.
• Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching options.
• Relocation package, if applicable.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level