NP needed for private practice in St. Louis MO

Join this successful membership based practice in St. Louis and provide quality care to our panel of loyal patients. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a patient centered, nurturing environment while having the freedom to control your daily work flow and grow professionally as a clinician.

About the position:

• See an average of 6 patient's per day.
• Minimum of 16 hours per week
• Competitive Salary
• Growth opportunity within 1 year

Responsibilities:

1. Assess and treat patients with urgent medical needs, including minor illnesses, injuries, and common medical conditions.
2. Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
3. Diagnose and develop treatment plans for various acute and chronic conditions.
4. Perform or assist with minor medical procedures, including wound suturing, splinting, and abscess drainage.
5. Prescribe medications, including appropriate dosage and patient education on medication use and potential side effects.
6. Provide patient education on illness prevention, health maintenance, and overall wellness.
7. Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and medical assistants, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 year's experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
2. Previous experience in an Primary Care, Diabetes Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting is preferred
3. Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions within the scope of practice.
4. Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex and urgent medical cases.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
6. Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical record systems.

St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River. Its iconic, 630-ft. Gateway Arch, built in the 1960s, honors the early 19th-century explorations of Lewis and Clark and America's westward expansion in general. Replica paddlewheelers ply the river, offering views of the arch. The Soulard district is home to barbecue restaurants and clubs playing blues music.

Located at the crossroads of America, the St. Louis region has enjoyed influences from numerous races and nationalities. Early immigrants included settlers from Germany, Italy, Ireland and Poland, and today’s population includes new arrivals from Bosnia, Ethiopia, Africa, Asia, Latin America and throughout Europe.

St. Louis is proud to be a melting pot, as people from all over the world have settled in the Gateway City and incorporated a myriad of cultural traditions into the diverse fabric of the region.

From eclectic boutiques and signature cuisine to exciting nightlife and live entertainment, each neighborhood has a unique character and style that adds something special to the regional patchwork of our city.