Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Stroke)

University Of Mn Physicians Mill City Clinic • Minneapolis, MN

111d • $132,259 - $162,160

About The Position

The Stroke Program at the University of Minnesota seeks a board-eligible / board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dynamic and growing group of seven specialist stroke APPs. Our stroke team provides longitudinal stroke care at two comprehensive stroke centers, the University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital, from the Emergency Department stroke code activation through discharge. Additionally, the team uses telemedicine to provide expert stroke care throughout the state. Our mission also includes leading stroke education efforts and advancing stroke treatment through innovative quality improvement and clinical research. APPs are integrated members of the academic stroke team, attending and participating in educational conferences.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license through MN Board of Nursing (NPs).
• Ability to work both independently and in teams, including those located at remote hospitals.
• Proficiency with using electronic medical records and chart documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous stroke care experience or neurology training is preferred.
• An interest in teaching and education opportunities.
• An interest in local research including the opportunity to present findings at local and national conferences.
• A desire to participate in and enroll patients in important clinical trials testing new stroke treatment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in both the inpatient and ambulatory setting.
• Evaluate and treat stroke patients with a focus on emergent stroke interventions, diagnostic stroke evaluation, and secondary stroke prevention.
• Use telestroke to perform clinical care at remote partnering hospitals.
• Collaborate with 24-7 fellowship-trained physician specialist collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree