Building Location: Brainerd Clinic Department: 20142 Podiatry - BMC Job 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: 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 of all ages who need podiatric care. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. PRACTICE SPECIFICS Well established practice treating all aspects of podiatry. This position will assist in expanding patient access and providing exceptional care throughout our dedicated podiatry services. Our goal is to work at the top of the scope of practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service while fostering positive relationships with a drive to develop skills and/or have experience with podiatry. We work as a team and really strive to maintain a family/home and work life balance. Assist Podiatrist in surgical cases and hospital rounding. 2 – 3 days of clinic per week. Previous podiatry experience preferred but not required. Outreach to other Essentia clinics may be asked in the future. We currently provide podiatry care in Pierz and Pine River. Our new Staples clinic will also offer podiatry care after it opens in the Summer of 2024. Very Competitive compensation package. REQUIREMENTS Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota 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. LOCATION Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000 125 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport in Brainerd, MN Area offers fishing, boating, camping, canoeing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV, etc., and home to the Brainerd International Raceway Visit www.explorebrainerdlakes.com to find out more! Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status. Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact: Deven Lord, Physician & Advanced Practice Recruiter Email: Deven.Lord@essentiahealth.org NP: Master's degree in nursing PA: Bachelor’s degree in a health/science-related field 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 FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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