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Esse Health
Bridgeton, Missouri

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - F/T - Bridgeton Internal Medicine

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

Listed compensation

$95k-$125k

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 seeking a compassionate full-time Advanced Practice

Provider (NP/PA) for our office of Dr.'s McLaughlin & Fisher in Bridgeton!

Opportunity

  • Full-time opening
  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p. m., Friday, 8:00 a. m. - 3:30 p. m.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Outpatient focused clinical practice
  • Benefit eligible position

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 - $112,000 range (factors may include candidate experience and specific role within the office). Up to $125,000/year may be considered for candidate's with an average of 8 -10 years of NP/PA experience.
  • 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 to adult patients, including evaluations, examinations, diagnostic assessments, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Develop treatment plans with a physician partner, document care in NextGen, coordinate with specialists, and contribute to preventive care and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic AssessmentAcute and Chronic Condition ManagementTreatment PlanningElectronic Health RecordsClinical DocumentationIndependent Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - F/T - Bridgeton Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine (NP) — ranked against 191 active Internal Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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 78/100, 34 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 50% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in internal medicine (np)ranked against 191 Internal Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$95k–$125kInternal Medicine median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Missouri5 active192 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 50% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Nurse Practitioner listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Oct 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Esse Healthsilver tier, 78/100 · #14 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index34 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (191 Internal Medicine (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.

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29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 25 employers
11
<$145k
8
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2
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2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Internal Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Esse Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Generous PTO
9 paid holidays
401k match + profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program

Living in Bridgeton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,172/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 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.