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St. Joseph, Minnesota

Family Medicine – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Joseph, MN

Nurse Practitioner 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$109K - $125K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work/Life Balance | Comprehensive primary care | Growing community

Summary

Experience team-based Family Medicine at CentraCare – St. Joe Clinic, where collaboration and long-term patient relationships drive exceptional care. As a provider, you’ll care for patients of all ages—managing acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive health needs.

You’ll have access to on-site lab and imaging services allowing you to provide comprehensive care. This supportive, team-oriented environment empowers you to focus on building meaningful patient relationships while delivering high-quality, personalized care.

Schedule: * Full-time | 1.0 FTE | Onsite – CentraCare – St. Joseph

  • Day shifts | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a. m.–5:00 p. m.
  • Schedule flexibility based on candidate interest

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary range: $109,241.60 - $124,904 per year
  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start)

Preferred

  • Prior experience in Family Medicine, Walk-In Clinic, or Urgent Care
  • Interest in team-based primary care and continuity-focused practice

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. CentraCare – St.

Joseph Clinic offers high-quality, convenient care close to home for patients of all ages. The community of St. Joseph is a vibrant and family-friendly with charming shops, a diverse selection of restaurants, local events, excellent public and private schools, two colleges, and abundant four-season recreation with lakes, trails, and parks.

About CentraCare centracare.com

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

Providers will deliver comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, managing acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive health needs within a team-based setting. This role involves utilizing on-site lab and imaging services to focus on building meaningful patient relationships and delivering personalized, high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Acute Illness ManagementChronic Condition ManagementTeam-Based CarePatient Relationship Building

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Centra Care ranks #15 of 16 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Joseph, MN at Centra Care a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 19 employers

5
<$140k
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$140k-150k
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$150k-160k
10
$160k-170k
3
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in St. Joseph

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,136/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.