Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Missouri

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in primary care, urgent care, and hospital-based medicine, with strong demand in cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health across both large health systems and rural outreach clinics. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the most active hiring markets, with Columbia also drawing consistent openings through its university medical infrastructure. Major employers with a lasting Missouri presence include BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and MU Health Care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles89
Top employerMercy
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring32
Work type84% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mercy
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic - Springfield, MO
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic - Springfield, MO
Mercy
Springfield, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
10,000+

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CoxHealth
NP or PA for Medical Oncology
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NP or PA for Medical Oncology
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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CoxHealth
PA or NP Orthopedic Surgery
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PA or NP Orthopedic Surgery
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Mercy
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care 365 - Mercy Virtual Care Center
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Added 4d ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care 365 - Mercy Virtual Care Center
Mercy
Chesterfield, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Mercy
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care - Springfield, MO
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Mercy
Added 6d ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care - Springfield, MO
Mercy
Springfield, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springfield
14 jobs
Kansas City
5 jobs
Bolivar
4 jobs
Joplin
3 jobs
Kirksville
3 jobs
Rolla
2 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Mercy
    Mercy29
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. Louis12
  • CoxHealth
    CoxHealth10
  • BJC HealthCare
    BJC HealthCare6
  • Citizens Memorial Healthcare
    Citizens Memorial Healthcare4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services14
  • Education3
  • Technology & Software1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri nurse practitioner or physician assistant license or compact license recognized in Missouri
  • Master's degree or doctoral degree in nursing or physician assistant studies required
  • National certification from AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA required for all positions
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience preferred for most openings
  • Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner strongly preferred

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Missouri?

Nurse practitioners in Missouri must hold a master's or doctoral degree, pass a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and obtain a license from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Physician assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program, pass the PANCE through NCCPA, and register with the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Both roles require a written collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician in Missouri.

Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Missouri?

Employers hiring nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Missouri right now include Mercy, Washington University in St. Louis, and CoxHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers consistently post among the highest volumes of openings across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs?

St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis lead because of their dense concentration of major health systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty group practices, while Columbia draws strong hiring volumes through MU Health Care and its surrounding regional referral network.

Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 16% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on clinical care limits full remote work for most roles. The positions most likely to offer remote arrangements are in telehealth, behavioral health consulting, and utilization review.

How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or residency programs run by large Missouri health systems, including BJC HealthCare and MU Health Care, which offer structured NP and PA residencies in primary care and hospital medicine. Candidates who held roles as registered nurses, paramedics, or surgical technologists often transition more readily. Completing your Missouri collaborative practice agreement paperwork early and holding an active Epic certification strengthens any application from a new graduate.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employer without any intermediary step.

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