NP/PA - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Duluth, MN

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

NP/PA – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – Duluth, MN – 1.0 FTE

Duluth, MN

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP or PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for adult patients. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.
 
This position offers:
Approximately 50% Clinic with procedures, 50% Hospital based consult service
Engaged, close-knit team
Supportive and Collaborative Team Model
Opportunity to work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Rehab Psychology.

Team is comprised of the following:  5 Adult PM&R Physicians, 2 Pediatric PM&R Physicians, 3 RNs, 3 CMAs, 1 Advanced Practice Provider (This position)
 
Anticipated Schedule:
Monday – Friday       8 am – 5 pm 

No Holidays, No Call
Estimated Patients per day – AM Hospital Consult Service varies, PM Clinic x appx. 6 patients

Ideal candidate will have hands on experience in sterile procedures, as intrathecal baclofen pump refills and programming will be a core job duty. Additional experience in inpatient rehabilitation and hospital patient flow is preferred. Department will provide additional specialty-specific training for the right candidate.

EDUCATION:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Minnesota Current certification in CPR. National certification, in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

FTE = Full Time Position

Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers 

For More Information, Please Contact:

Kris Reardon, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter

Email: Kris.Reardon@EssentiaHealth.org

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