Part-Time Advanced Practice Provider: Preop & Post-Discharge

American Academy of Family Physicians; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a part-time Complex Care Clinic role. The position focuses on pre-surgery optimization and post-discharge care to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions, in an outpatient setting.

The role requires strong evaluation skills and collaboration with PCPs and specialists. The schedule is variable (0.5 FTE) with clinic hours M-F, 7:30a-4:30p, and no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Minimum two years of current PA experience in internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-surgery evaluations and determine optimization needs per clinical pathways.
• Manage transitions post-discharge to reduce readmissions.
• Collaborate with PCPs and specialists; coordinate testing and medication where appropriate.
• Provide outpatient care with strong assessment and care coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Outpatient care

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Missouri certified PA

Job description

SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a part-time Complex Care Clinic role. The position focuses on pre-surgery optimization and post-discharge care to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions, in an outpatient setting.

The role requires strong evaluation skills and collaboration with PCPs and specialists. The schedule is variable (0.5 FTE) with clinic hours M-F, 7:30a-4:30p, and no evenings or weekends.