Internal Medicine Provider OR Critical Care Nurse Practitioner- Primrose

Perimeter Healthcare•Saint Robert, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading behavioral healthcare providers in the country, serving children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs across several states and care settings. Our programs include inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment, all delivered with a commitment to our core values: · Compassion · Accountability · Respect · Empowerment Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri- Primrose is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Saint Robert, MO, Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri’s goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Role Overview The Internal Medicine Provider or Critical Care Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to adolescents with behavioral health challenges and medically complex physical conditions within a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) setting. This role supports the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of integrated medical and behavioral healthcare services.

Requirements

For Internal Medicine Provider: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school required. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine required.
For Critical Care Nurse Practitioner: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing required. Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program required. Specialization in Acute Care or Critical Care preferred.
Knowledge of chronic medical condition management and coordination of care within a residential or hospital setting.
Current Missouri Medical License (MD/DO) OR Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License required.
Current DEA Registration required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Valid State Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with medically complex pediatric or adolescent populations preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing assessments for adolescents admitted to the medically complex or neurodivergent programming.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions including respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and cardiovascular concerns.
Provide ongoing medical oversight for youth requiring advanced medical monitoring including enteral feeding, oxygen therapy, and other medical interventions.
Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and clinical teams to ensure integrated treatment planning.
Develop, implement, and modify individualized medical care plans in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
Work closely with interdisciplinary treatment team
Consult with psychiatrists and medical staff
Coordinate care with therapists and nurses
Engage with families in treatment planning
Partner with community providers
Maintain accurate electronic health records
Document clinical decisions and treatment rationales
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Monitor patient outcomes