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Duluth, Minnesota

NP/PA – Family Medicine (Float Pool) - Twin Ports

Nurse Practitioner 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$97k-$135k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Building Location

Hermantown Clinic

Department: 2045220 PRIMARY CARE ADMIN - SMDC HOSP

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/PA – Family Medicine (Float Pool) - Twin Ports

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Float between multiple clinics in Northern Minnesota as needed, including Hermantown Clinic, Lakewalk Clinic, Lakeside Clinic, Proctor Clinic, and the West Duluth Clinic.

Maintain patient-centered care and contribute to a culture of staff resilience.

Work Environment

Team Structure: Work alongside a collaborative team of Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Nurses, Clinical Assistants, and Integrated Behavioral Health professionals.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m (Possibility of extended hours and occasional Saturdays)

FTE: 0.8

Patient Load: Estimated 14–16 patients per day.

Clinic Culture: Our clinics are designed to promote a high-quality, efficient service model with a focus on patient-centered care and staff well-being.

Apply online at essentiahealth.org

For More Information Contact

  • Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter
  • Email: Alissa.Notenberg@EssentiaHealth.org

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

NP

  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • National certification in applicable area.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

PA

  • Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
  • Current certification in CPR.
  • National certification.
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

FTE

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$96,678.40 - $135,349.76

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Requirements

Requires current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the appropriate state. Must hold national certification and successfully complete the Essentia Health credentialing process.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical decision making

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 134 active listings.

Of the 49 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 76% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 NP/PA – Family Medicine (Float Pool) - Twin Ports at Essentia Health a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,635 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,635 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation may apply