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Job description
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:
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Worksite address
festus, MO, 63028, US
Who can apply
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