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Esse Health
Fenton, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Office of Dr. Sri Kolli - Fenton

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$112k

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 7mo 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

We are searching for compassionate Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) to join our team. Focus on delivering high-quality care in a supportive, physician-led environment!

Opportunity

  • Full-time opening
  • Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m., Friday, 8:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m.
  • 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 comprehensive primary care services to adult patients
  • 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

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 (factors may include candidate experience and specific role within the office)
  • Benefits within your first 30 days
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant-Master’s Degree
  • Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Missouri (or eligibility)
  • Certified Physician Assistant or 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

EOE

Key Responsibilities

The role involves joining a collaborative team to provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including conducting evaluations, physical exams, and managing acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities also include developing treatment plans, emphasizing preventive care, and accurately documenting patient care in the NextGen EHR.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationAcute Condition ManagementChronic Condition ManagementTreatment PlanningElectronic Health Record DocumentationClinical SkillsCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Office of Dr. Sri Kolli - Fenton 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 Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 801 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Esse Health ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Physician Assistant 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.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 74% 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).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 26 employers

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4
$145k-165k
7
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4
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2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 801 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,546/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, HSA/FSA, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet
Generous PTO + 9 paid holidays
401k match + profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Professional growth and mentorship
Work-life balance emphasis