Pediatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Fergus Falls (78046)

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Physician Extender (NP or PA) works closely with supervising pediatricians to expand access, enhance continuity, and support high-quality care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is designed for an APP who thrives in a collaborative environment, provides independent clinical care within scope, and serves as an extension of the physician team to improve patient flow, same-day access, and overall clinic efficiency.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP or PA program
Current Minnesota state licensure as an APRN or PA-C upon hire
BLS and PALS required or obtainable
Strong communication skills and comfort working closely with supervising physicians
Ability to balance independent practice with team-based care expectations

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience preferred
Strong interest in pediatrics and pediatric mental health and sleep required

Responsibilities

Partner with pediatric physicians to manage daily patient flow, triage needs, and support timely access to care
Conduct well-child exams, acute visits, follow-ups, and chronic disease management under a collaborative practice agreement
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, point-of-care testing) and communicate results to families
Provide anticipatory guidance, education, and care coordination to support families in managing developmental, behavioral, and preventive health needs
Support physicians with inbox management, medication refills, care coordination tasks, and follow-up communication as appropriate
Document all encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record
Participate in quality initiatives, care-team huddles, and workflow improvements to optimize pediatric access and experience