Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Complex Care Clinic - SSM Health DePaul Hospital (Bridgeton, MO) & SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital (Lake St. Louis, MO)
Looking for a flexible PRN opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes?
SSM Health is seeking an experienced

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

to join our collaborative

Complex Care Clinic team . This unique outpatient role focuses on helping patients optimize their health before surgery and supporting successful transitions following hospital discharge, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing readmissions.
Why Join Us?
Flexible

PRN schedule

with a minimum commitment of two shifts per month
Outpatient-only setting
Cover provider PTO and sick leave at both SSM Health DePaul Hospital and SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital
Strong onboarding, mentorship, and provider support
Highly collaborative team culture
Competitive hourly rate and malpractice coverage
What You'll Do:
Conduct pre-surgical evaluations and determine optimization needs using established clinical pathways
Collaborate closely with primary care providers and specialists to coordinate patient care
Evaluate patients following hospital discharge and provide timely assessment, treatment, or specialist referrals as needed
Focus on clinical evaluation and care coordination with limited diagnostic workups and prescribing responsibilities
Qualifications:
Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Minimum of

2 years of current experience

in Internal Medicine or Adult Primary Care
Missouri NP licensure or Physician Assistant certification/licensure
Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and patient management skills
If you're an experienced APP who enjoys care coordination, patient education, and improving clinical outcomes in a supportive outpatient environment, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and join a team dedicated to helping patients achieve their best health before and after hospitalization.
About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital:

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:

Bridgeton, Missouri is an established North St. Louis County community that offers residents a convenient home base with easy access to the amenities of the greater St. Louis metro area. Residents can enjoy local dining, shopping, parks, and recreation, along with nearby access to St. Louis attractions, cultural destinations, major sports venues, entertainment, and regional employment centers. With its neighborhood feel and strong connection to the broader metro area, Bridgeton offers a practical, well-located place to live while staying close to everything St. Louis has to offer.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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