Nurse Practitioner – General Internal Medicine (Dual Posted with Job ID 59730

Hiring Department

Department of Medicine

The University of Missouri, Division of General Internal Medicine, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to fill a critical role as an integral member of the General Internal Medicine team, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care in an outpatient primary care setting. This role blends adult preventive medicine and integrated behavioral health, enhancing access to high-quality care for generally healthy adults.

The APP will provide routine wellness and preventive services, early disease detection, lifestyle counseling, chronic disease prevention, and management of common conditions. The role supports population health goals, preventive care metrics, and integrated care pathways across the clinic.

• Preventive Care & Wellness
  • Perform comprehensive annual wellness exams and preventive visits.
  • Order and interpret routine screening tests, imaging and other diagnostics (e.g., lipids, A1C, cancer screenings).
  • Provide vaccinations per CDC immunization guidelines.
  • Counsel patients on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
  • Identify early signs of chronic disease and initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Manage uncomplicated acute conditions within the scope of practice.
  • Deliver evidence-based care aligned with USPSTF recommendations.
  • Prescribe and provide medication management, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate.
  • Promote patient-centered care.
• Behavioral & Mental Health Care
  • Conduct psychiatric and behavioral health evaluations.
  • Diagnose and manage common adult mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders).
• Care Coordination & Population Health
  • Coordinate referrals for specialty, preventive and behavioral health services.
  • Utilize population health tools to track outreach, preventive metrics, and follow-up needs.
  • Support quality initiatives related to cancer screening, immunizations, mental health outcomes, and lifestyle interventions.

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
• Preparation as a nurse practitioner in either a Master's program or a certificate program. Must be granted a "Document of Recognition" from the Missouri Board of Nursing.

• Active state licensure and DEA registration.
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• Experience in adult primary care, preventive medicine, or behavioral health.
• Experience with medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Familiarity with population health tools and screening guidelines.
• Experience in academic medical settings.
• Strong interest in preventive medicine and integrated behavioral health.

Salary Range: $90,251.20 - $ annually
Grade: PAT - 12
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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