Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Total Joint/Arthroplasty
About The Position
University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Arthroplasty practice in St. Cloud, Minnesota. M Physicians, in partnership with CentraCare, is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic practice in the St. Cloud, MN. The Orthopedic Section is a multispecialty practice with fellowship-trained sports medicine, adult reconstruction, foot and ankle and trauma surgeons, and primary care sports medicine physicians. An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Total Joints will provide primary or specialty medical care within the scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. They work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, offering a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with orthopaedic health conditions. Their responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, documenting accurate progress notes, performing and interpreting diagnostic procedures, and facilitating communication with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care. They also participate in the development of quality indicators and acquire information on current trends in the NP/PA field through educational programs, conferences, and professional associations.
Requirements
- A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
- Eligible or is 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 or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP’s).
- Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
- Must be licensed with first assist from either accredited training or PA-C program
Nice To Haves
- Experience with joint injections
Responsibilities
- Provide primary or specialty medical care within the scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, offering a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with orthopaedic health conditions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Document accurate progress notes.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
- Facilitate communication with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in the development of quality indicators.
- Acquire information on current trends in the NP/PA field through educational programs, conferences, and professional associations.
- See outpatients.
- Participate in outpatient surgery.
- Participate in inpatient surgery with rounding.
- Participate in call (1 in 10 weekends, 1 in 10 evenings) at a level II trauma center.
- Potentially travel to outreach clinics in Monticello or Paynesville.
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.
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
