What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Enterprise Float Advanced Practice Provider - Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake (73523) position at LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE?
Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. (LRMG) is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Enterprise Float Advanced Practice Provider to primarily support the emergency and inpatient departments in Elbow Lake & Fergus Falls, and the Walk-in Clinic in Fergus Falls.
- Provider must be an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C or NP) in Emergency Department or Urgent Care
- Sole coverage in Elbow Lake ED with Avera tele-support is currently in place.
- ED coverage shows patient encounters average around 3-4 per shift – average acuity level or ED encounters are 3.5 on a 1-5 ESI scale.
- Support hospitalist team as indicated - Inpatient, swing bed and observation.
Position will provide consistency and flexibility with ED/WIC coverage Enterprise wide.
Qualifications:- PA-C or NP from an accredited institution
- ACLS certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
EMR SYSTEM: EPIC
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
- Base compensation guaranteed salary starting at $120,000.00/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 Assistance Available
- Generous and competitive sign-on bonus available; apply for additional details
- 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment, and generous employer contribution
- Health, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
- 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment
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 physician-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)
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000