Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Emergency Medicine

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a skilled professional in Emergency Medicine to work three 12-hour shifts per week. The role involves collaborating with emergency physicians and nursing staff, leading comprehensive patient assessments, and implementing treatment plans for varying acuity levels.

Eligible candidates will be graduates of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner programs and must have the ability to obtain the necessary licensure in Missouri. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment await you.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage high-acuity and undifferentiated clinical environments.
• Fast-paced adaptability and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to treat emergent conditions.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Rapidly interpret diagnostic results and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide patient education including discharge instructions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Graduate of a nationally accredited PA or NP Program

Acute Care or Emergency Medicine certifications (for NPs)

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Three (3) 12‑hour shifts per week.

• 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Weekend rotation: every 5th weekend.

Holiday rotation: 1 holiday per year.

No nights, no call.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergent conditions, contributing to department efficiency, throughput, and quality outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/implement treatment plans for patients across all acuity levels.
• Carry out procedures within scope (e.g., laceration repair, incision & drainage, splinting).
• Rapidly interpret diagnostic results and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage high‑acuity and undifferentiated clinical environments.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced setting.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program.
• NPs should hold Acute Care or Emergency Medicine certifications.
• Ability to obtain PA/NP licensure in Missouri.

Application

Apply today to explore how this opportunity may align with your career goals in Emergency Medicine.