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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$119,603 / year median in Missouri
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Mercy is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our leading healthcare organization serving communities across the Midwest. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, performing evaluations, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic conditions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans, ensure seamless transitions of care, and advance clinical quality. Mercy's culture of compassion, diversity, and respect supports your professional growth through continuous learning, clinical innovation, and leadership opportunities, while you make a lasting impact on community health and patient wellbeing. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive patient evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment across assigned specialty or primary care setting. Develop and implement evidence-based care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and adjust treatment accordingly. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate inpatient and outpatient care. Document all patient encounters accurately in the EMR/EHR and maintain regulatory compliance. Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment options, and preventive care. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and clinical protocols. Engage in continuing medical education and contribute to a culture of clinical innovation. Support Mercy's mission of compassionate, patient-centered care and community health outreach. Required Skills Patient assessment Diagnosis and treatment planning Clinical documentation (EMR/EHR) Evidence-based medicine Chronic disease management Acute care management Care coordination Prescribing medications Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation Patient and family education