What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Richmond Heights/Clayton - Full Time! position at Esse Health?
Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100 physicians, in 35 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.
Practice with independence and at the highest level of your training!
Join Our Team:
We are searching for a compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Southside Family Practice! Focus on delivering high-quality care in a supportive, physician-led environment!
Opportunity:
- Full-time opening
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Call: 1 - 2 nights a week and 1 weekend per month (very slow call/low volume. Many nights no calls at all).
- Eligible for our full-time Benefits package.
- Fun, friendly, casual office with a focus on geriatric patient care.
- 30 minute visits.
- 1 - 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with a geriatric patient population is strongly preferred.
- Outpatient focused clinical practice
Day-to-Day:
- Join a collaborative team and develop a 1:1 relationship with patients and clinical staff members
- 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 physician partner
- Emphasize preventive care, wellness, and patient education
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
- Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team
- Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant-Master’s Degree
- Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Certified Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility)
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians
What We Offer:
- Physician-led, supportive practice environment
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits within your first 30 days
- Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
- Generous PTO policy 9 paid holidays
- 401k match profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Modern facilities and integrated care teams
EOE