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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency Department

St. Francis Medical Center·Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide holistic acute and primary care to adult and pediatric populations within a Level III Trauma Center. Collaborate with physicians and the Medical Director to deliver quality outpatient care in the Emergency Department.

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Job summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical professional who has graduated from an accredited PA program, has passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) exam and has an active NCCPA certification.

The PA has the education and training to provide acute care of adult and pediatric populations.

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing holistic primary care to patients under the medical supervision of the Medical Director as outlined in the Collaborative Practice Agreement.

This position involves ongoing collaboration with Department physicians.

This position is responsible and accountable for providing quality care to outpatients as defined by Missouri Statute

Job details and requirements

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join the Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri's only Level III Trauma Center.

  • Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms and serves nearly 42,000 patients annually. The facility houses:
  • 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms
  • 3 trauma rooms
  • 2 triage rooms
  • 1 special procedures room
  • A new, 4-bay split-flow area staffed by APPs
  • Specially designated children’s exam areas and equipment specifically tailored to treat children of all ages
  • Senior-friendly accommodations such as thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, guardrails and nonskid flooring to enhance comfort and encourage a speedy return to the highest quality of life

Join the Saint Francis family where we are better together and where people come first!

Position Details

  • Join a group of 14 employed Emergency Medicine physicians and 7 employed Advanced Practice Providers
  • Schedule is 13, 12-hour shifts per month
  • EMR: Epic

Benefits

include:

  • MGMA shift rate plus incentive bonus!
  • Excess Shift pay available
  • Night shift differential

-$1,500 CME allowance per fiscal year

  • -403b retirement plan
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage

Education

• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and an approved Nurse Practitioner Program OR Graduate from a Committee on Allied health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor accredited program.

Certification & Licensures

  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri
  • AHA or Red Cross BLS Certification

Experience

  • Three years' experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe working environment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostics and treatment room procedures
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff and the public
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards and maintain calm and effective reactions during emergency situations
  • Ability to communicate clearly, as well as understanding and responding to detailed oral and written instructions
  • Current BLS certification and required licenses
  • Ability to learn and efficiency utilize diagnostic equipment, electronic systems for ordering, medical records and other common computer programs

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day • Integrity

  • Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best
  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/ [http://www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/].

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

St. Francis Medical Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Through this mission, Saint Francis Healthcare System serves nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky,...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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