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Brainerd, Minnesota

NP/PA - Pediatric Hospitalist (Casual) - Brainerd, MN

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callPart-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$59.7-$83.58/hr

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient roundingClinical decision makingPatient careNewborn care

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.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (np)ranked against 262 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$124k–$174kNurse Practitioner median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Minnesota8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nurse practitioner listings in Minnesota299 active15,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed
New Pediatrics NP listings81 in the last 30 days104 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 Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index153 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (262 Pediatrics (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Minnesota figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Minnesota Pediatrics postings state pay.

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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
29%
Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 262 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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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

Living in Brainerd

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,011/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.