NP/PA - Pediatric Hospitalist (Casual) - Brainerd, MN
Listed compensation
$59.7-$83.58/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
St Josephs Medical Center
Department: 4301120 GENERAL PEDIATRICS - BAX
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
Join an established, collaborative pediatric team at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota, in a dynamic inpatient setting. The current team consists of three pediatricians and two Certified Nurse Practitioners, providing comprehensive general pediatric care.
This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a dedicated and collegial group of healthcare professionals in a supportive, rewarding, and fulfilling environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality inpatient pediatric services.
Practice Specifics
Casual inpatient pediatric position
Well-established and well-respected inpatient practice,
Casual Position – Requirement of 4 days per Month as a minimum; Position consists of hospital consults/rounding and On-call.
- Hospital location: Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center (3.5 miles away in Brainerd, MN)
- Anticipated Inpatient volume: 0-4 patients per day (newborns)
- Training required: Peds residency, board eligible/certified
- Special procedures preferred/required: Circumcision
- Call description: 1:4 (one night per week and one weekend per month)
- Daily rounding on newborn and pediatric patients in the hospital.
Requirements
PNP or PA
LOCATION: Centrally located in the heart of Minnesota
- Easy 2-hour drive to Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts with hundreds of lakes and many outdoor trails
- Award winning golf courses, excellent schools, fine dining, distinct shopping, and activities for all ages with an active community arts and theatre program.
- Visit explorebrainerdlakes.com to learn more about the area
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
NP
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
- Current licensure as a Pediatric 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
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$59.70 - $83.58
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.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will perform daily rounding on newborn and pediatric patients and provide hospital consults. They will work independently and in collaboration with a pediatric team to deliver high-quality inpatient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (np) | ranked against 262 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $124k–$174k | Nurse Practitioner median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Minnesota | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Minnesota | 299 active | 15,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics NP hiring demand | #17 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed |
| New Pediatrics NP listings | 81 in the last 30 days | 104 the 30 days before (−22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index153 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP/PA - Pediatric Hospitalist (Casual) - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 262 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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