Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Internal Medicine

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Complex Care Clinic in Bridgeton, MO. This PRN/Fill-In role involves outpatient care with a focus on preventing hospital readmissions by evaluating patients post-discharge and coordinating care.

Requirements include a Master's degree and 2+ years of experience in Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care, along with a Missouri registered nurse license or certification as a physician assistant. Join a fantastic team and contribute to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working as an NP or PA in Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care.
• Must have Missouri registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure or certified physician assistant.

Responsibilities

• Cover a minimum of two shifts per month at SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital.
• Complete pre-surgery evaluations and determine optimization needs.
• Evaluate patients within the first week post-discharge to prevent hospital readmissions.
• Post-discharge transitional care to prevent readmissions; evaluate status within first week.
• Strong evaluation and assessment skills; onboarding and mentorship provided.

Skills

Experience in Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care

Strong evaluation and assessment skills

Education

Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Missouri registered nurse license

Job description

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, and SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis are recruiting for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Complex Care Clinic. This is a PRN/Fill-In role that offers a competitive rate based on experience, malpractice coverage, but no other benefits.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• 2+ years experience working as an NP or PA in Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care
• Missouri registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure or certified physician assistant

Job Highlights

• Outpatient only covering a minimum of two shifts per month at SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis and covering provider PTO and sick days as available at both hospitals.
• Complete pre-surgery evaluations and determine optimization needs based on algorithms and clinical pathways.
• We focus on optimizing medical conditions and often coordinate care with patients' PCP or specialists. There is limited ordering of testing and medications with this portion of the role.
• The transitional care is a post-discharge clinic focused on preventing hospital readmissions. We evaluate patients within the first week post-discharge, assess status, and treat/refer as needed.
• This role requires strong evaluation and assessment skills.
• Limited diagnostic workups and prescriptions are involved in this setting.
• Strong department onboarding and mentorship.
• Fantastic team and department culture and collaboration.

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