Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Family Medicine (Whittier Clin

Hennepin Healthcare has a full-time (1.0 FTE) opening for a Nurse Practitioner or experienced Physician Assistant in our Family & Community Medicine Department – supporting our community clinics within Hennepin County. (To view a list that includes our community clinic locations, click: hennepinhealthcare.org).

The current position is at our Whittier Clinic, but future needs could warrant working at additional clinic locations. This position will work days M–F at this time.

Responsibilities

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with adverse health conditions, and providing education to patients and families within scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician.

Provide direct primary and acute care services to adult and/or pediatric patients as part of the primary care inter-disciplinary team in the ambulatory department

• Perform initial and on-going assessment of patients’ medical, physical and psychosocial status
• Obtain and evaluate health and medical history; perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history

Identify Medical and Health Risks

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and diagnostic testing
• Identify needs of the individual, family or community and develop a plan of care and/or education plan
• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and legend drugs
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
• Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
• For the department of pediatrics performs evaluations, including pertinent history and physical exam on patients assigned to include normal newborn babies in the nursery
• Contribute to on-going medical and nursing staff teaching programs
• Develop a patient education plan relevant to the condition and patient/ family needs
• Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned
• Adhere to productivity standards established by the department

Assess need for personal growth and development and take the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need

Foster a service that is consistent with the family-centered care and shared management philosophy of the department

Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

Promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a department/ unit team inter-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/ unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives

Perform other related duties but only after appropriate training

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing or in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program

Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility)

NP candidates must have current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain within 2 months of offer

Knowledge of electronic medical documentation software/systems

Preferred Qualifications

Previous years of experience within Family Medicine as an FNP or PA preferred

Salary

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on year of licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:

• Year of Licensure Hourly Rate Annual Salary
• 2023-2026 $64.40 $133,952
• 2021-2022 $65.79 $136,843
• 2019-2020 $69.25 $144,040
• 2016-2018 $70.64 $146,931
• 2011-2015 $72.71 $151,237
• 2010 & Before $74.79 $155,563

Total Rewards Package - Providers

We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition Reimbursement; Annual Business Expense Account dollars. Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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