Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonology - Joplin, MO

Find your calling at Mercy!

Pulmonology Advanced Practitioner Opportunity in Joplin, MO!

This group is powered by Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

This Opportunity Offers:

Shifts are Monday through Friday working 8am to 4:30pm
Full-time position with no call requirement currently
Would round in hospital with COPD patients; would also see COPD patients in clinic at times.
Primary collaborating physician for this role will be Dr. Nida Junaid, MD
New program focusing on improving COPD care to patients.
Tuition Reimbursement now offered - Must be a Mercy Coworker for at least 12 months prior to course start date. Great for current Mercy RN's or MA's thinking about transitioning to an APP role.
System-wide Epic EMR
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vacation, 401K and CME
Malpractice insurance provided.

This Position Offers:

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)

Your life is our life’s work

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.

Michael Svendsen, APP Recruiter Phone: 417-820-4588 Email: Michael.Svendsen@Mercy.Net

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