What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Tipton, MO position at SSM Health?
SSM Health is actively searching for a dedicated and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to become an integral part of our dynamic healthcare team in our outpatient clinic in Tipton, MO. In this role, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive primary care services with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring individualized and evidence-based care.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and practice guidelines.
- Provide patient education on preventive healthcare measures, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program
- Current or ability to obtain PA/NP licensure in Missouri
- Experience in primary care or family medicine is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive patient-provider relationships.
- Commitment to staying current with advancements in healthcare and continuously improving clinical skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the local community.
SSM Healths healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Marys, were called to aid and heal in Gods name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether youre seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, theres a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.
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