Emergency Medicine Careers

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Pittsburg, Kansas

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Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-001015

Category:

Emergency Medicine

Your future is waiting for you as a Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburg, Kansas

Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll work alongside trusted colleagues to deliver exceptional care and help shape outcomes that matter for patients and the community.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg.
Our team thrives on collaboration and mutual support, and we are always ready to help during procedures or shift changes.

Qualifications:

Board-certified nurse practitioners.
Prior emergency department experience and commitment to patient-first care.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer a flexible schedule. We are always there to support each other when covering shifts.
Shift times are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Full-time status is 120 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality care in a 16-bed emergency department, managing a diverse range of cases with over 19,000 annual visits.
Benefit from robust subspecialty support and imaging services, ensuring comprehensive diagnostics and exceptional patient care.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists and imaging professionals, to deliver top-tier care.
Engage in regular monthly, remote, and in-person meetings to foster team collaboration and provide a platform for feedback and continuous improvement.

Living and Working in Pittsburg:

Pittsburg, Kansas, is a beautiful place to live due to its strong sense of community, an affordable cost of living, and diverse opportunities, including reputable educational institutions such as Pittsburg State University. The city boasts a blend of small-town charm with ample recreational activities, a thriving arts scene, and a robust economy, making it an attractive and welcoming place for residents.

Rewards and Compensation:

Comprehensive pay and perks.
Paid malpractice and tail coverage.

Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter | heathersmith@soundphysicians.com | (231) 392-3433

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
Collaboration:

You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
Accountability:

You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”

APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer
“We're committed to our physicians and our advanced practice providers to ensure that they're equipped, supported, and work within a team environment to allow them to thrive.”

TONY BRININGSTOOL, MD
Chief Executive Officer, Emergency Medicine