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Esse Health
St. Louis, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care

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

Listed compensation

$95k-$112k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays 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 seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for our Watson

Primary Care office located at 7419 Watson Road.

Opportunity

  • Full-time opening
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30 a. m. - 5:00 p. m.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Prefer 1+ years experience as a Nurse Practitioner, but a strong new grad will be considered
  • 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
  • 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 (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

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including conducting physical exams and managing acute and chronic conditions. They will also collaborate with physician partners to develop treatment plans and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationChronic Condition ManagementAcute Condition ManagementTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - F/T - Watson Primary Care at Esse Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,080 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Esse Health ranks #19 of 21 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, 33 active listings.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in primary care (np)ranked against 1,080 Primary Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$114k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Missouri29 active1,082 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 56% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Esse Healthsilver tier, 79/100 · #19 of 21 for payTop Employers work-life index33 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,080 Primary Care (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 25 employers
7
<$130k
7
$130k-150k
12
$150k-170k
2
$170k-190k
1
$190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Primary Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,080 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Esse Health

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

Benefits & Perks

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