Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
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Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details No night or weekend call Summary Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic is seeing a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team at their Cornell Clinic.
The Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults.
This role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic illnesses, promoting health and wellness, and working in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Job Description Conduct comprehensive physical exams and health assessments Obtain and interpret patient histories and diagnostic tests Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice Develop and implement individualized care plans Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices Manage follow-up care and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed Perform minor procedures as appropriate (e. g., wound care, suturing) Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system Participate in quality improvement and practice initiatives Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
Qualifications Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in primary care or family medicine preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as a Family (FNP-C) or (FNP-BC) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.
The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.
As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.
The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced nursing care to patients of all ages by assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic illnesses. Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans and promote overall health and wellness.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Must hold current RN and NP licensure as well as a DEA permit in the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 68% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine at Sanford Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,090 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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