Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Chatfield Family Medicine
About The Position
Olmsted Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Chatfield Family Medicine at 0.5–1.0 FTE. The role provides preventive, acute, and chronic care; educates and counsels patients; and collaborates with patients and other healthcare clinicians to develop and deliver appropriate treatment. The position includes clinical, professional, community, and organizational responsibilities. The salary range is $56.17–$84.25 per hour. Offers to external candidates are generally between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience. The role is eligible for a variable, non-guaranteed incentive currently equal to 7.5% of base income, tied to specific citizenship, quality, or other goals. Clinicians employed at 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible for the listed benefits.
Requirements
- For APRNs: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's or doctoral degree.
- For APRNs: Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
- For APRNs: Certified by a national credentialing board and certified by specialty.
- For APRNs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
- For PAs: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
- For PAs: Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine.
- For PAs: Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- For PAs: Specialty certification if available.
- For PAs: Complete continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the certifying body.
- Basic Life Support certification; Advanced Life Support as required by the area of practice.
- DEA registration.
- Pass a background check.
- Register with the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding job.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document accurate patient health histories, including medical, social, and psychological needs.
- Diagnose and manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions specific to the area of practice.
- Provide appropriate patient education and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
- Perform procedures as indicated for the area of practice.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures, and communicate results to patients in a timely manner.
- Discuss assessments, prognosis, and treatment options with patients to develop acceptable, affordable, and culturally sensitive treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications, treatment modalities, and durable medical equipment as indicated by the patient's health condition.
- Consult with and refer patients to other healthcare clinicians when indicated.
- Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups.
- Share knowledge that promotes quality healthcare and improves clinical outcomes.
- Act as a leader, mentor, educator, researcher, and/or administrator as indicated.
- Participate in health policy activities at local, state, national, and international levels as indicated.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Participate in committees and attend meetings.
- Participate in professional and lay healthcare forums, conduct research, and apply findings to clinical practice as indicated.
- Meet professional and ethical conduct expectations; advocate in a culturally sensitive manner for diverse populations; and demonstrate flexibility, effective time and stress management, and adaptability in unpredictable patient-care situations.
- Work autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team, demonstrate proficiency in electronic medical record use, and maintain a commitment to the community service area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Adoption assistance plan
- PTO
- CME
- 401(k)
- Malpractice coverage
- Variable, non-guaranteed incentive currently equal to 7.5% of base income, based on achievement of specified goals
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Job Type
Full-time
