Part-Time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Department & Urgent Care
About The Position
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. Lakewood Health System is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care (UC) team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative rural healthcare setting. Lakewood Health System is proud to be a designated Level III Trauma Center, providing essential emergency services to our community with a focus on teamwork, excellence, and compassionate care. The PA/NP functions as an independent provider, working collaboratively with ED physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role involves providing comprehensive care across the lifespan, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Current Minnesota APRN licensure required Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification required
- Physician Assistant (PA): Current NCCPA certification required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP, ATLS certifications required
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Medicine experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and medical decision-making
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe pharmacologic therapies and provide patient education
- Perform procedures such as: Laceration repair Incision and drainage (I&D) Other system-specific examinations and procedures
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
Benefits
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
