Nurse Practitioner - P/T or F/T - South County - Gastroenterology
Listed compensation
$95k-$112k
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis
Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly
130,000 patients. We are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.
Practice with independence and at the highest level of your training!
Join Our Team
Esse Health is currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner for our
Gastroenterology Consultants office located at 3555 Sunset Office Drive!
Opportunity
- Part-time or full-time opening. 30 - 40 hours a week. Work an 8, 9, or 10 hour day. Monday - Thursday.
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Outpatient focused clinical practice
Day-to-Day
- Join a collaborative team and develop a 1:1 relationship with patients and clinical staff members
- Provide direct care to patients in a GI setting
- Conduct patient evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physician partner
- Emphasize preventive care, wellness, and patient education
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (NextGen)
- Coordinate care with specialists and other members of the healthcare team
- Participate in quality improvement and care coordination initiatives
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in Missouri (or eligibility)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility)
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians
What We Offer
- Physician-led, supportive practice environment
- Competitive compensation: The starting salary for entry level will likely be in the $95,000 - $112,000 range (prorated based upon hours worked) (factors may include candidate experience and specific role within the office)
- Benefits within your first 30 days (certain benefits may require a minimum number of hours worked to be eligible)
- Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term
Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud
Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
- Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays
- 401k match + profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Modern facilities and integrated care teams
EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care in a gastroenterology setting, including conducting evaluations, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans. They will also collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to coordinate care and maintain accurate electronic health records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Esse Health ranks #14 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 32 active listings.
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - P/T or F/T - South County - Gastroenterology at Esse Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology (NP) — ranked against 175 active Gastroenterology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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