A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
Join Our Bridgeton, Missouri Team as a Night Physician Assistant - A Role Designed for You We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Bridgeton, Missouri—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community. We are hiring for a Part-Time Night APP position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.
Local Team Collaboration:
At Bridgeton, our strong, collaborative team includes 28 physicians and 4 APPs at SSM Health DePaul. We also have the support of three clinical performance nurses, one hospital coordinator, and one program manager. As a team, we value our collaboration with the nursing staff and specialists throughout the hospital. Patients are our top priority, and we do a great job of always keeping that focus at the forefront. Excellent subspecialty support.
Qualifications:
Board certification required. Prior hospitalist inpatient strongly preferred, or hospital-based experience as a Physician Assistant. If a new grad PA, inpatient rotations during training in hospital medicine are required. Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
This role is for a part-time nocturnist 7p-7a coverage with the expectation of approximately 7-night shifts per month. Block schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
This position will collaborate with two nocturnist physicians on the night shift, managing admissions and responding to rapid responses and stroke alerts. We welcome the challenge of highly complex cases. Our ICU is closed. Procedures and codes are not required, and we are grateful for 24/7 in-house specialty support in all but just a few specialty areas. The population we serve is very ill. The happiest team members thrive on complexity and high acuity, knowing they are making a difference with strong support around them at all times. Living and working in
Bridgeton:
Bridgeton isn't just where we work—it's where we live, connect, and enjoy the convenience of a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the best of St. Louis. With its parks, recreational activities, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Bridgeton offers a welcoming community atmosphere. From local events to a strong sense of community, Bridgeton is the perfect place to call home. Our team enjoys the outdoors and all that St. Louis has to offer, from festivals to professional sports to excellent restaurants and music. Everyone finds something enjoyable to unwind and enjoy life when they are not working. We like to support our greater local community by participating in food pantry drives each year and supporting hospital-championed initiatives to help those in need.
Rewards and Compensation:
Fair and rewarding compensation is provided for this position. Full benefits effective on day one of employment. Malpractice insurance is provided, including tail coverage at no cost to providers. Jennifer Warner, Director, Clinical Recruitment | jwarner@soundphysicians.com | (763) 280-2919
