NP/PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Detroit Lakes, MN

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 – Orthopedic Surgery Detroit Lakes, MNEnjoy the beautiful Minnesota lakes area, offering numerous outdoor opportunities while receiving professionally provided exceptional orthopedic care in a high-quality orthopedic practice. This position requires candidates to act as surgical assistants in addition to their clinical practice. This driven and growth-oriented team comprises three surgeons and four advanced practice clinicians, collaborating to deliver patient-centric care.Work schedule is Mon-Fri with half-day off (36 patient contact hours) with call schedule (1:4 primary call rotation to support surgeons)Call includes coverage of surgery and clinic as well as patient referrals/needs from our ED and UC15-25 patients per full day in clinicSpecial procedures performed include casting, injections, reductions in clinic/ED, and 1-2 days per week assisting surgeon in ORInpatient and TCU rounding; 0-5 inpatients per day16 bed MSP Unit; 8 bed ICU – average daily census for hospital is 17Level III Trauma designationAnticipate 1-2 days weekly at the outreach clinic with 15-20 patients daily.The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is assigned to Surgical Services to provide patient care under the supervision of the attending physician(s) by the rules, regulations, and bylaws of the Medical Staff Office with the following responsibilities, including but not limited to assisting in surgery. They are independently delivering clinical services to patients within the services line within the limits of their privileges. Complies with Essentia Health standards, policies, and procedures; contributes to customer satisfaction; participates in quality assurance improvement; supports and participates in a team approach to delivering patient care within the department, service line, and hospital. Fiscally responsible for the level of care prescribed/delivered and the appropriate utilization of resources. Demonstrates the successful judgment and ability to service appropriate unique needs of various patient populations and age groups.EDUCATION/TRAINING:Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing or Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the appropriate state (if NP).Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in appropriate state.Current certification in CPR.National certification in applicable area.Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process before practice.LOCATION:Centrally located in the heart of MN lakes country: 45 minutes from Fargo, ND, and 3 hours from the Twin CitiesDetroit Lakes population: 8,900NHSC Loan Repayment SiteFor more information, contact:Brielle Humbird | | 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 practicePA:Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.Current certification in CPR.National certification.Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practiceFTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:$119, - $167,Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: