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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care - Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Mercy

Find your calling at Mercy!

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Mercy Hospital Jefferson | Festus, Missouri (St. Louis Metro Area)

Join Mercy's Growing Palliative Care Team

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established outpatient Palliative Care program. This is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practitioner who is passionate about improving quality of life, guiding patients through goals-of-care discussions, and providing holistic support for individuals with serious illnesses.

Join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional, faith-based care in a welcoming community setting just outside St. Louis.

Position Highlights
  • Monday-Friday clinic schedule
  • Clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Part-time position - 32hrs/week
  • Outpatient-focused practice
  • Average of 8 patients per day
  • Providers manage their own patient panel
  • Minimal call responsibilities with infrequent urgent patient needs
  • System-wide EMR
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vacation, 401k, and CME
  • Relocation assistance and Malpractice insurance

All patient care is delivered in the outpatient setting, with inpatient involvement limited to communication regarding outpatient referrals.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments
  • Facilitate goals-of-care and advanced care planning discussions
  • Manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members
  • Coordinate care transitions and community resources
  • Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families
Qualifications Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's or Doctorate in Nursing
  • Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Eligible for Missouri licensure
Physician Assistant
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA certification
  • Eligible for Missouri licensure
Preferred Experience

Candidates should have a strong level of comfort discussing goals of care and serious illness management. Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, or related fields is strongly preferred.

This Position Offers:

  • Integrated health system with a competitive compensation including annual market reviews

  • Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME for full-time and part-time providers

  • Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options

  • Professional liability coverage provided

  • As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.

For more information, please contact Christina Ottoline. Email: more information, please contact Christina Ottoline. Email:
Vacancy posted 23 hours ago
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