Job Description
Job Description:
Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.Education Qualifications:
NP: Master's degree in nursing
PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Looking for a Practitioner to care for all ages at our Park Rapids Clinic. This position will be based in Family Medicine (with coverage in the Walk-In Care setting, as needed) to allow our patient and family-centered care group to further commit to a positive experience with exceptional customer service. You’ll experience an outstanding team-based atmosphere along with plenty of specialty support in our rural medicine settings.
- Full time, 1.0 FTE
- Ability to care for all ages – full scope practice.
- 14-20 patients per day.
- May provide outreach to Walker and Menahga Clinics to assist with coverage needs on occasion.
- Experience in weight management preferred.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, working independently and collaborating with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, promoting health and preventing disease. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.
- Experience in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in appropriate state.
- Current certification in CPR
- National certification, in applicable area.
- Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
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Recruiter Contact:
Deven Lord | 218.766.3046 | Deven.Lord@EssentiaHealth.org