PA or NP for Post Acute Care

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician to provide advanced nursing care, conduct physical examinations, order tests, develop treatment plans and prescribe therapies. This role may coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, or similar settings.

Required: Master of Science in Nursing and MO NP license; no prior experience required, 1–2 years preferred. Day shift with comprehensive benefits at CoxHealth.

Qualifications

• MSN required with MO Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• No prior experience required; 1–2 years preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians for clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe therapies.
• Coordinate medicine and health services across settings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1248 Post Acute Care SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

Honors

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description: The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Education

• Masters of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Required: No Prior Experience Required
• Preferred: 1-2 years

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Proficient computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license
• Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community?

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.