Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Chatfield Family Medicine

Olmsted Medical Center•Chatfield, MN

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Chatfield Family Medicine at 0.6–1.0 FTE. The role provides preventive, acute, and chronic care; supports health promotion and disease prevention; and works autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team. The clinician obtains and documents patient histories, assesses and manages health conditions, educates patients, performs procedures as appropriate, orders and interprets tests, communicates results, and develops treatment plans with patients. The position also includes prescribing, consultation and referral, participation in committees and healthcare forums, and other duties as assigned. Compensation is $56.17–$84.25 per hour. External-candidate offers 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 achievement of citizenship, quality, or other goals. Clinicians employed at 0.5 FTE or higher are offered the listed benefits.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s or doctorate degree.
For Nurse Practitioners: Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
For Nurse Practitioners: Certified by a national credentialing board and certified by specialty.
For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine and certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; specialty certification if available.
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).
Maintain a professional and ethical code of conduct and act as a culturally sensitive advocate for diverse populations.
Ability to work autonomously and in partnership with the healthcare team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to the community service area.
Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient care setting.
Flexibility.
Proficiency in electronic medical record use.
Ability to work in a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document accurate patient health histories, including medical, social, and psychological needs.
Diagnose and manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as appropriate to the area of practice.
Provide patient education and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
Perform procedures as appropriate to 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.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
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.
Participate in committees and attend meetings.
Participate in professional and lay healthcare forums, conduct research, and apply findings to clinical practice as indicated.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability
Employer-paid long-term disability
Adoption assistance plan
PTO
CME
401K
Malpractice coverage
Variable incentive currently equal to 7.5% of base income, based on achievement of specified goals