PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

St. Louis County, MO

$90K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant degree required
  • Must have NCCPA certification
  • Minimum three years of experience as a Physician Assistant
  • Experience in primary health care preferred
  • Ability to work under a physician's supervision

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic assessments and health care management
  • Review and follow up on patient charts
  • Educate patients on chronic disease management
  • Collaborate with supervised medical staff

Benefits

  • Generous health insurance options
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 4 weeks Paid Time Off in the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Deferred benefit retirement plan with employee contribution
  • Paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave for new child care
Full Job Description
Salary : $90,022.40 - $108,035.20 Annually
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Health - Division of Health Services
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Provide primary health care to Justice Center patients with an emphasis on education in chronic disease.

Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples

Perform diagnostic, health assessment, and patient care management duties.
Review patient charts and follow up.
Provide education to patients.

Work under the direct supervision of a physician.

Marginal Function Examples

Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires Physician Assistant degree with Pass/Completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physical Assistants (NCCPA) Boards and three years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.

01

Are you licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Missouri?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your Physician Assistant license by the State Board in any State that you have held a license?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Why do you feel working in a public health setting would be a good fit for you?
04

Please provide a brief overview of your education, training, and experience that you possess which would directly relate to this position.
05

Describe a challenging patient situation that you faced and how you handled it.
Required Question

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