NP/PA - General Surgery - Duluth, MN

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

NP/PA – General Surgery– Duluth, MN

JOB SUMMARY:

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/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

• Candidate would be joining a busy, established, complex surgery team consisting of 5 Advanced Practitioners and 7 Physicians
• Supports General Surgeons in the operation room as Surgical Assist
• Provides pre-op and post-op patient education
• Coordinates diagnostic studies, consultations, procedures, and communications
• Manages post-op care of patients including daily rounds, discharge, patient/family education, and follow up clinic visits
• Evening and weekend call
• Will support entire General Surgery physician team

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.

Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:

Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter

Email: Alissa.Notenberg@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