Full-Time NP/PA Internal Medicine APP

The University of Kansas St Francis is seeking an experienced, Full-Time BC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Topeka, KS. 

As a high-performing organization, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture and dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community. Background in Primary care or Internal Medicine preferred. 

Position Summary:
The Internal Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) supports the Internal Medicine physician team by increasing patient access, improving continuity of care, and optimizing physician schedule capacity. The APP manages appropriate established-patient follow-up visits, routine chronic disease management, transitional care visits, and same-day or acute needs within the APP’s scope of practice.

The position works collaboratively with Internal Medicine physicians and the clinical care team to ensure patients receive timely follow-up while allowing physicians to maintain schedule capacity for new patients, medically complex patients, and visits requiring physician-level evaluation.

About your role:

• Provide ongoing management of common chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions appropriate to the APP’s training, privileges, and scope of practice.
• Conduct post-hospital and post-emergency department follow-up visits and support transitions of care.
• Provide same-day and acute visits when clinically appropriate to improve access and reduce unnecessary physician schedule utilization.
• Review diagnostic testing and laboratory results and provide appropriate patient follow-up.
• Manage medication monitoring, refills, and treatment adjustments within scope of practice.
• Identify patients requiring physician evaluation and escalate complex or high-risk clinical concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop standardized criteria for visits that can be appropriately scheduled with the APP.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care with the broader care team.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, coding, and charge capture in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality, access, patient experience, and population-health initiatives.

• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue

Requirements:

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• ACLS/BLS Certification
• Basic Internal Medicine procedures with wound care preferred

APP role specifically designed to support the Internal Medicine physicians’ schedules by taking established-patient follow-ups, routine chronic disease management, post-discharge visits, and some same-day access. APP role specifically designed to support the Internal Medicine physicians’ schedules by taking established-patient follow-ups, routine chronic disease management, post-discharge visits, and some same-day access. 

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• Located in northeast Kansas along the Kansas River, just an hour from Kansas City, 30 mins from popular college towns, Lawrence and Manhattan, KS
• State capital, Topeka offers a unique blend of vibrant urban living and small-town charm
• Ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Cities w/ Lowest Cost of Living (2025) and Top 25 Cities in the U.S. to Buy a House (2025)
• Resident appreciate high-performing schooling options and family-friendly attractions, including the Kansas Museum of History, Children's Discovery Center, Topeka Zoo
• More than 20 art galleries and live music venues
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