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Esse Health
St. Louis, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner - P/T or F/T - South County - Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$95k-$112k

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationTreatment Planning

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.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

3
<$100k
0
$100k-125k
9
$125k-150k
11
$150k-175k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Provider

CVS Health · Independence, Missouri

$87k-$187k
#2

APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Concerto Care · Nassau County, New York

$150k-$170k
#3

NP - Integrative Health - Duluth, MN

$121k-$169k
#4

Nurse Practitioner, Ho

$110k-$164k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 175 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Esse Health

Medical Practices
St. Louis, Missouri
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long/Short Term Disability
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Fraud Protection
Legal