Women's Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Department: Primary Care
Location: Montgomery City, MO - On-Site
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary:
Arthur Center is looking for a skilled, compassionate Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our care team and serve women and families across central Missouri. In this role, you will provide dedicated women's health services — from well-woman exams and contraceptive counseling to prenatal and postnatal care and gynecologic disease management — as part of an integrated team that includes primary care physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and dental providers. Access to quality women's health care in rural Missouri is genuinely limited, and your presence here will make a real and lasting difference. If you are an NP or PA who is passionate about women's health, builds lasting trust with your patients, and is ready to do meaningful work in a mission-driven community health setting, we want to hear from you.
The Women's Health NP/PA position offers:
- Collaborative, integrated care team environment with primary care, behavioral health, and dental colleagues
- Competitive compensation | Benefits Eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and 401(k) with up to 6% company match
- CME allowance to support your continued professional development
- Generous PTO
- Malpractice coverage provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
- Eligible site for NHSC Loan Repayment through HRSA for qualified providers
- A mission-driven workplace culture committed to making quality women's health care accessible across rural central Missouri
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Well-Woman and Preventive Care
- Conduct comprehensive well-woman examinations across all stages of life including adolescence, reproductive years, and menopause.
- Provide Pap smears, STI screening, breast exams, and other preventive screenings in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
- Offer contraceptive counseling and management including hormonal methods, IUD placement, and other long-acting reversible contraception.
- Provide menopause management and long-term gynecologic health care across the lifespan.
Prenatal and Postnatal Care
- Provide comprehensive prenatal care including initial assessments, ongoing monitoring, patient education, and coordination of care throughout pregnancy.
- Deliver postnatal care and support for patients and families following delivery.
- Incorporate perinatal mental health screening and referral into prenatal and postnatal care in collaboration with behavioral health colleagues.
Gynecologic Disease Management
- Diagnose and manage common gynecologic conditions including menstrual disorders, PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menopausal symptoms.
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory results relevant to women's health.
- Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate to each patient's diagnosis and clinical needs; monitor treatment efficacy and adjust care plans as needed.
- Refer to physicians or specialists when clinical needs exceed scope of practice.
Integrated Care and Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with primary care physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and the broader care team to deliver coordinated, whole-person care for women and families.
- Provide patient education and counseling on women's health topics to promote long-term wellness and informed decision-making.
- Participate in community outreach and women's health education initiatives as appropriate.
- Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, and organizational committees as requested.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with all applicable legal and confidentiality standards including HIPAA.
- Meet all internal and external reporting requirements including data collection for quality improvement.
- Perform other duties as requested by department leadership.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong clinical skills across women's health and gynecologic care with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Excellent patient communication skills — able to build trust and comfort with patients of all backgrounds across all stages of life.
- Knowledge of perinatal mental health and the ability to integrate behavioral health considerations into women's health care.
- Understanding of the unique health needs of underserved and rural populations and a genuine commitment to meeting those needs.
- Highly collaborative — comfortable working within an integrated, multidisciplinary care model.
- Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with evidence-based women's health practices.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a genuine passion for women's health.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Active, unrestricted Missouri licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
- National certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), or equivalent PA certification required.
- Active DEA license or willingness to obtain required.
- Active Medicaid numbers and NPI preferred.
- Minimum of one to two years of clinical experience in women's health or a related field preferred.
About Us:
At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness by meeting people where they are and supporting whole-person well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build healthier, more fulfilling lives, so they can invest their time, talents, and resources into truly living.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization (CCBHO), our impact is driven by over 200 dedicated staff members who deliver integrated primary care, behavioral health, and dental services across Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties. At Arthur Center, providers practice with purpose — with the team, the mission, and the community behind them.
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a provider at Arthur Center, you'll enjoy:
- Collaborative, integrated care team environment and meaningful, mission-driven practice
- Competitive compensation | Benefits Eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision
- Life insurance | 401(k) with up to 6% company match
- CME allowance to support your continued professional development
- Generous PTO
- Malpractice coverage provided under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Eligible site for NHSC Loan Repayment through HRSA for qualified providers
Apply Today
- Ready to bring your women's health expertise to a community that truly needs it? Apply now to join Arthur Center — where compassionate, whole-person care for women and families is at the heart of everything we do.