What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP (PA/NP) Emergency & Urgent Care position at Archway Physician Recruitment?
**APP (PA/NP) – Emergency & Urgent Care**
**Location: Fergus Falls & Elbow Lake, Minnesota**
• Full-time Emergency Department (ED) / Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) opportunity serving Elbow Lake ED, Walk-In Clinics, and hospital in Fergus Falls.
• Sole coverage in Elbow Lake ED with tele-support currently provided; average 3–4 patient encounters per shift with moderate acuity (3.5/5 ESI scale).
• Support hospitalist team as needed, including inpatient, swing bed, and observation care.
• Position offers flexibility and consistency across ED and Walk-In Clinic coverage enterprise-wide.
• Practice within a collaborative, modern healthcare system located in a family-friendly community in west-central Minnesota.
• Conveniently located on I-94, halfway between Fergus Falls, MN and the Fargo/Moorhead metro area, less than 30 minutes to Fargo International Airport.
Qualifications
• PA-C or NP from an accredited program.
• ACLS certification required.
• Active Minnesota medical license and DEA required upon hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
EMR System
• EPIC
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package with a generous sign-on bonus (details available upon application).
• Relocation assistance available.
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance with paid professional dues and memberships.
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months with generous employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional liability insurance coverage provided.
• 6 weeks of paid time off annually for full-time employment.
About Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Safe, low-crime community of ~14,000 residents with excellent public and private schools and a community college.
• Rich in recreational and cultural amenities, including local wineries and breweries, movie theaters, bowling alley, event center, health spas, YMCA, and nearby resorts & casinos.
• Outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and golfing.
• 8 golf courses within a 30-mile radius, 5 lakes, and 19 parks within city limits.
• Nearby Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks with bike trails and scenic lake views.
• Central Lakes biking/walking trail (55 miles) and the North Country Scenic Trail run through the community.
• Family-friendly attractions include a children’s museum, indoor playground, splash pad (2024), and new aquatics center (2025).
• Convenient access to major cities and airports:
o Fargo, ND – 1 hour drive (international airport access)
o Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – 2.5 hours drive (international airport access)
Practice Highlights
• Work within a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system serving west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.
• Collaborative environment with in-house specialty support including Allergy/Asthma, Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology, and more.
• Independent, physician-led medical group with a focus on patient-centered rural healthcare.
**Location: Fergus Falls & Elbow Lake, Minnesota**
• Full-time Emergency Department (ED) / Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) opportunity serving Elbow Lake ED, Walk-In Clinics, and hospital in Fergus Falls.
• Sole coverage in Elbow Lake ED with tele-support currently provided; average 3–4 patient encounters per shift with moderate acuity (3.5/5 ESI scale).
• Support hospitalist team as needed, including inpatient, swing bed, and observation care.
• Position offers flexibility and consistency across ED and Walk-In Clinic coverage enterprise-wide.
• Practice within a collaborative, modern healthcare system located in a family-friendly community in west-central Minnesota.
• Conveniently located on I-94, halfway between Fergus Falls, MN and the Fargo/Moorhead metro area, less than 30 minutes to Fargo International Airport.
Qualifications
• PA-C or NP from an accredited program.
• ACLS certification required.
• Active Minnesota medical license and DEA required upon hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
EMR System
• EPIC
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package with a generous sign-on bonus (details available upon application).
• Relocation assistance available.
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance with paid professional dues and memberships.
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months with generous employer contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional liability insurance coverage provided.
• 6 weeks of paid time off annually for full-time employment.
About Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Safe, low-crime community of ~14,000 residents with excellent public and private schools and a community college.
• Rich in recreational and cultural amenities, including local wineries and breweries, movie theaters, bowling alley, event center, health spas, YMCA, and nearby resorts & casinos.
• Outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and golfing.
• 8 golf courses within a 30-mile radius, 5 lakes, and 19 parks within city limits.
• Nearby Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks with bike trails and scenic lake views.
• Central Lakes biking/walking trail (55 miles) and the North Country Scenic Trail run through the community.
• Family-friendly attractions include a children’s museum, indoor playground, splash pad (2024), and new aquatics center (2025).
• Convenient access to major cities and airports:
o Fargo, ND – 1 hour drive (international airport access)
o Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – 2.5 hours drive (international airport access)
Practice Highlights
• Work within a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system serving west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.
• Collaborative environment with in-house specialty support including Allergy/Asthma, Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology, and more.
• Independent, physician-led medical group with a focus on patient-centered rural healthcare.