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Posted: 24-Jan-26
Location: Bridgeton, Missouri
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Internal Number: 1064277
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.
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 SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis and SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton.
- 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 specialiststhere 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
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- 2+ years' experience working as an NP or PA
- Missouri registered nurse license and advanced practice nurse licensure or certified physician assistant
Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 540-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location, and offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery.
Community Description:Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.
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