Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
St. Joseph, Missouri
Compensation: $55K-75K
Job Type: Part-Time | Onsite
Join a High-Acuity Post-Acute Care Team
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative physician-led team providing care in a post-acute hospital setting serving the St. Joseph, Missouri area.
This unique opportunity allows you to work alongside experienced physicians caring for medically complex patients in a high-acuity environment. You'll play an integral role in managing patients with advanced medical needs while helping drive exceptional clinical outcomes through a collaborative, evidence-based approach.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Part-time schedule with flexibility
- 7–8 hour onsite shifts
- Shared patient caseload with an experienced physician
- Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
- Opportunity to practice at the top of your license
- High-acuity inpatient medicine
- Strong emphasis on quality outcomes and clinical excellence
- Supportive leadership and physician collaboration
Position Highlights
- Post-acute inpatient hospital setting
- Manage medically complex adult patients
- Collaborative physician partnership
- Weekend rotation shared among providers
- Acute care medicine with clinical autonomy
- Evidence-based clinical protocols
- Opportunity to impact quality metrics and patient outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage medically complex inpatient populations
- Care for patients with tracheostomies, ventilator dependence, complex wounds, and multiple chronic conditions
- Respond to acute changes in patient condition while managing patients in place whenever appropriate
- Collaborate daily with physicians and hospitalist teams
- Participate in weekend rotation coverage
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Qualifications
Required
- Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) certification
- Eligible for Missouri or Kansas licensure, as applicable
- Minimum of 3–5 years of acute inpatient hospital experience
- Ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with physicians
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience managing medically complex patients
Preferred
- Experience in post-acute care, LTACH, inpatient rehabilitation, or hospital medicine
- Ventilator management experience
- Tracheostomy care experience
- Complex wound management experience
- Hospitalist or acute care background
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: up to $125,000
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid Time Off
- Collaborative physician support
- Professional growth opportunities
About St. Joseph, Missouri
Located along the Missouri River, St. Joseph offers the perfect blend of small-city charm and modern conveniences. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, excellent parks, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to Kansas City—less than an hour away. With a strong healthcare community and welcoming atmosphere, St. Joseph is an excellent place to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Ready to Learn More?
If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant seeking a collaborative, high-acuity inpatient opportunity with flexibility, autonomy, and strong physician support, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in St. Joseph, Missouri.