Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join a well-supported team at a 130-bed acute care facility affiliated with BJC HealthCare, one of the most recognized health systems in the Midwest. The practice spans two campuses in St. Francois County (Farmington and Bonne Terre), offering a broad continuum of care and strong physician backup in a community-based emergency setting. Flexible scheduling and robust professional development resources make this an attractive opportunity for an experienced APP seeking stability and growth.
Perks and Benefits
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Access to TeamHealth Institute with over 300,000 CME hours available online
- Professional development tools and educational resources provided
- Affiliation with BJC HealthCare — recognized on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's Top Hospitals and Best Children's Hospitals
Practice Highlights
- Emergency medicine practice at Parkland Health Center, a 130-bed acute care facility operating across two St. Francois County locations: Farmington and Bonne Terre
- Full continuum of on-site services including emergency medicine, surgical care, maternity care, pediatrics, cardiac rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary services
- On-site laboratory and radiology services supporting rapid clinical decision-making in the ED
- Strong physician support structure within the emergency department
- Part of BJC HealthCare, a regional system serving patients and families across Missouri and Illinois — ranked among the top workplaces by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the only healthcare system to make that list
- Community-based emergency setting with a broad patient population drawing from St. Francois County and surrounding rural catchment areas
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine experience or training
- Active Missouri licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum typical of a community emergency department, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and obstetric presentations
- Commitment to collaborative, physician-supported team-based care
About the Community
Farmington is a welcoming small city in St. Francois County in southeastern Missouri, offering a low cost of living, strong local schools, and a relaxed pace of life with genuine community character. The region sits within easy reach of the St. Louis metropolitan area — roughly 70 miles to the northeast — giving residents access to major-city amenities, professional sports, and a major international airport while enjoying the affordability and outdoor lifestyle of the Ozark foothills. The area's parks, lakes, and trail systems make it a natural fit for clinicians who value outdoor recreation alongside a stable, family-friendly community.