PRN APP/PA - Preop Optimization & Postdischarge Care

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Competitive hourly rate

Outpatient setting

Job summary

SSM Health seeks a flexible PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Complex Care Clinic, bridging DePaul Hospital (Bridgeton) and St. Joseph West Hospital (Lake St. Louis).

The role emphasizes pre-surgical optimization, post-discharge care, and readmission reduction in an outpatient setting. The position offers an outpatient-focused environment with strong onboarding, mentorship, and provider support within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for NP or PA.
• Minimum of 2 years in Internal Medicine or Adult Primary Care.
• Missouri licensure or PA certification/licensure required.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-surgical evaluations and determine optimization needs using established clinical pathways.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patients after discharge and provide timely assessment, treatment, or referrals.
• Focus on clinical evaluation and care coordination with limited diagnostics and prescribing.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / APRN

Physician Assistant

Care coordination

Pre-surgical evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Missouri NP licensure or PA certification/licensure

Job description

SSM Health seeks a flexible PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Complex Care Clinic, bridging DePaul Hospital (Bridgeton) and St. Joseph West Hospital (Lake St. Louis).

The role emphasizes pre-surgical optimization, post-discharge care, and readmission reduction in an outpatient setting. The position offers an outpatient-focused environment with strong onboarding, mentorship, and provider support within a collaborative team.