Mercy Hospital Jefferson | Festus, Missouri (St. Louis Metro Area)
Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established outpatient Palliative Care program. This is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practitioner who is passionate about improving quality of life, guiding patients through goals-of-care discussions, and providing holistic support for individuals with serious illnesses.
Join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional, faith-based care in a welcoming community setting just outside St. Louis.
All patient care is delivered in the outpatient setting, with inpatient involvement limited to communication regarding outpatient referrals.
Candidates should have a strong level of comfort discussing goals of care and serious illness management. Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, or related fields is strongly preferred.
Integrated health system with a competitive compensation including annual market reviews
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME for full-time and part-time providers
Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
Professional liability coverage provided
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.