Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Obstetrics and Gynecology

SSM Health; University City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (PA or CNM) to join our OB Hospitalist team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, with coverage at DePaul Hospital.

You will work 12-hour shifts on the Labor and Delivery unit, handling OB triage and delivery responsibilities with nurse and physician support. Qualified candidates have a PA or CNM program credential, Missouri licensure eligibility, and at least 2 years in obstetrics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or CNM program.
• Ability to obtain Missouri licensure as a PA or CNM.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in obstetrics, women's health, or L&D.
• EFM, NPR and ACLS certifications preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• In-hospital role on the Labor and Delivery unit including OB triage.
• 12 hour shifts, typically 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with dept. adjustments.
• Antipartum and postpartum rounding as part of OB Hospitalist team.
• Float between SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis and DePaul Hospital.

Skills

OB Hospitalist teamwork

EFM certification

NPR certification

ACLS certification

Education

PA or CNM program

Missouri licensure

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital:

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife) to join our OB Hospitalist team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake St. Louis, with additional coverage at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative, physician supported L&D team that delivers high acuity obstetric care grounded in our healing power of presence.

Practice Highlights

• In-hospital role on the Labor and Delivery unit, including OB triage, similar to an emergency setting for pregnant patients.
• 12 hour shifts, typically 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility based on department needs.
• Antipartum and postpartum rounding as part of the OB Hospitalist team.
• Flexibility to float between St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis and DePaul Hospital.

Position Details

• Setting: 100% inpatient (L&D, OB triage, postpartum/antepartum rounding).
• No scheduled clinic patients.
• No call requirement.
• Work alongside OB Hospitalists, nursing staff, and pediatric providers.
• Certified Nurse Midwives will have delivery privileges and participate in managing deliveries.

What You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited PA or CNM program.
• Ability to obtain Missouri licensure as an PA or CNM.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in obstetrics, women's health, or L&D.
• EFM certification (Electronic Fetal Monitoring).
• NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• ACLS certification required.

Benefits

• SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans tailored to support you and your family. Additional offerings include pre-tax savings incentives, wellness programs, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Team members also enjoy generous PTO to promote work/life balance, along with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development.

Established in 1986, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake Saint Louis offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home. Our 216-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center and a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center.

Lake St. Louis, Missouri is a scenic St. Charles County community in the St. Louis metro area, known for its lakeside setting, established neighborhoods, and relaxed suburban feel. Residents enjoy local dining and shopping, parks, community events, water recreation, and convenient access to nearby destinations across St. Charles County and greater St. Louis. Surrounded by everyday amenities and natural beauty, Lake St. Louis offers residents a comfortable place to settle in while staying connected to the region.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.