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Esse Health
Fenton, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - F/T - Fenton - Dr. Kolli's Office

Nurse Practitioner 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$95K - $110K

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo 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 full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Assistant for the Office Dr. Sri Kolli located at 416 Old Smizer Road in Fenton!

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

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

What We Offer

  • Physician-led, supportive practice environment
  • Competitive compensation: The starting salary for entry level will likely be in the $95,000 - $110,000 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

EOE

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including conducting evaluations, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans. Collaborate with a physician partner and clinical staff to coordinate care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationAcute condition managementChronic condition managementTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - F/T - Fenton - Dr. Kolli's Office at Esse Health a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,129 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Esse Health ranks #15 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 78/100, 34 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

12
<$145k
8
$145k-165k
2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Primary Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,129 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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

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 Insurance