Pediatric Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Fergus Falls

The Pediatric Physician Extender (NP or PA) works closely with supervising pediatricians to expand access, enhance continuity, and support high-quality care for infants, children, and adolescents. This role is designed for an APP who thrives in a collaborative environment, provides independent clinical care within scope, and serves as an extension of the physician team to improve patient flow, same-day access, and overall clinic efficiency.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Partner with pediatric physicians to manage daily patient flow, triage needs, and support timely access to care
• Conduct well-child exams, acute visits, follow-ups, and chronic disease management under a collaborative practice agreement
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, point-of-care testing) and communicate results to families
• Provide anticipatory guidance, education, and care coordination to support families in managing developmental, behavioral, and preventive health needs
• Support physicians with inbox management, medication refills, care coordination tasks, and follow-up communication as appropriate
• Document all encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality initiatives, care-team huddles, and workflow improvements to optimize pediatric access and experience

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP or PA program
• Current Minnesota state licensure as an APRN or PA-C upon hire
• Pediatric experience preferred; strong interest in pediatrics and pediatric mental health and sleep required
• BLS and PALS required or obtainable
• Strong communication skills and comfort working closely with supervising physicians
• Ability to balance independent practice with team-based care expectations

EMR SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $130,000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s).
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation reimbursement & sign-on bonus
• Annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan
• Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

• 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
• Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
• Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MN
• North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
• Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
• Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
• Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport access
• Children’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
• Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE – A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:
We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.
Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you’ll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare—where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:

• 2 Hospitals
• 10 Clinic Locations
• 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
• 1 Senior Living Community
• 1,100 Employees
• 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

• Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
• Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
• In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Women’s Health/Certified Nurse Midwifery, Podiatry, Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Wound Care, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery (Spine), Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Visiting specialties in Nephrology.
• Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
• Our medical group is independent and operated by a provider-led board of directors

For more information, please contact: Brittany Genereux, Physician Recruiter at:
Bkgenereux@lrhc.org or Practicewithus@lrhc.org
Phone: 218-770-5407 (text capable)