Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• For APRNs: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master’s or doctorate degree.
• For APRNs: Licensed as a registered nurse and as an APRN by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• For APRNs: Certified by a national credentialing board and in the relevant specialty.
• For PAs: Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
• For PAs: Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine and certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• For both APC positions: Basic Life Support certification; Advanced Life Support as required by the area of practice.
• For both APC positions: DEA registration, successful background check, and registration with the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Maintain continuing education and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by the applicable certifying body.
• Follow a professional and ethical code of conduct and maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive advocacy 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 using electronic medical records.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding job.
• Ability to teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document accurate patient health histories, including medical, social, and psychological needs.
• Diagnose and manage preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare conditions as indicated for the area of practice.
• Provide appropriate patient education and emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
• Perform procedures as indicated for 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.
• 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.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• 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
• 401(k)
• Malpractice coverage
• Variable, non-guaranteed incentive currently set at 7.5% of base income