Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States University of Minnesota Physicians Full time

Job Description

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant to join University of Minnesota's Colon and Rectal Surgery team to work with our Colon and Rectal team both in our Edina and UofMN locations.

Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are each an integral part of our patient care model in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings.

The successful candidate will work as part of our care team providing coordinated multi-professional care to our patients. Our NP/PAs are a crucial part of our team and function at the top of their license within this model. The NP/PA will practice in a split inpatient/outpatient role caring for adult patients with colon and rectal disease processes. In this role you will:

  • Evaluate and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions, performing hospital admissions, consults, daily rounding, OR first assist, discharge planning and follow up care providing continuity throughout the care continuum.
  • Respond to urgent or emergent colorectal issues to assist and triage next steps
  • Independently perform procedures (after training), such as endoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, incision and drainage of perianal and pilonidal abscess, excision of thrombosed hemorrhoids, and fulguration of condyloma.
  • Work within a highly functional and collaborative group
  • Educate patients and/or families about their conditions including preventative care, expectations for the operative course, and ongoing instructing during the pre-surgical and surgical follow-up course.
  • Partner with clinic and hospital teams in providing ongoing process improvement in quality of care, and avoidance of nosocomial or surgical site infections including strategies to decrease length of stay and readmission rates on the inpatient service.
  • This position will start as a Monday-Friday role and will likely include weekend coverage in the future.

We're Looking For a PA or NP Who Is:

A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.

Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.

Licensed or eligible to acquire a license through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Nursing (NPs).

Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

What Could Set You Apart?

Previous experience with colorectal patients

First Assist or procedural experience

BLS and ACLS certification. If not current will have 3-4 months to become certified from date of hire.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer competitive salary and a market leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
  • Best in industry 401K employer contribution
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance

Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

About our Community (optional - recommended for national search)

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails

  • Explore Minnesota
  • Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.


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