Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant -Acute Care

Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

St. Joseph, Missouri

Compensation: up to $125K

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.