Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - F/T - Bridgeton Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$95k-$125k
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in internal medicine (np) | ranked against 191 Internal Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $95k–$125k | Internal Medicine median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in Missouri | 5 active | 192 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 50% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri 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 Health | silver tier, 78/100 · #14 of 15 for pay | Top Employers work-life index34 active listings |
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