Job Description
Job Description:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.Education Qualifications:
Family Medicine
Fosston, MN
Our Fosston clinic is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Family Medicine team in providing exceptional healthcare to our surrounding area. With strong community involvement and a solid sense of teamwork, the candidate will be provided with a supportive staff and motivated colleagues. This high-volume, team-oriented provider group currently consists of 1 Physician and 6 Advanced Practice Clinicians providing coverage in the communities of Fosston, Oklee, and Bagley.
- 1.0 FTE, full-time status; 36 patient contact hours a week
- 4 days per week; clinic hours 8 am – 5 pm
- Average of 15-18 patients per day with a growing patient panel as demand increases
- Fosston Clinic Coverage: 3 days per week
- Bagley Clinic Coverage: 1 day per week
- Oklee Clinic Coverage: PRN – as needed
- WIC coverage 1 Saturday per month
- Ability to work independently
- Preference for candidates to have 2+ years of practice experience in Family Medicine
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly. As a member of the Care Team, utilizing Essentia Care Processes, the NP/PA works collaboratively with other care team members to achieve Care Team objectives, and to provide continuity of patient and family care. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
- Family Medicine and ER advanced practice experience required!
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state (if NP).
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Current certification in CPR
- National certification, in applicable area.
- Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation
For more information, contact:
Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | Brielle.Humbird@EssentiaHealth.org
http://www.essentiahealth.org/careers
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
NP:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice
PA:
Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice