What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hepatology position at University of Minnesota Physicians?
University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Hepatology team in Minneapolis, MN.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of care to patients with a variety of liver conditions.
- Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
- Recommend treatment and prescribe medication.
- Consult with physicians (as needed) and make appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment.
- Location: M Health - Fairview Clinic and Surgery Center in Minneapolis.
Schedule:
- 1.0 FTE
- Weekdays
Position Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult, Adult/Gero, Acute Care, or FNP Nurse Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice. Be certified through ANCC/AANP or eligible for ANCC/AANP national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year experience as an inpatient PA or NP in hepatology. New graduates will be considered.
What Could Set You Apart?
- 2 years of experience as a NP or PA in hepatology or gastroenterology
What We Offer
We're proud to offer a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
- Best in industry 401K employer contribution
- As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance
Additional information on our benefits can be found here.
About our Community
We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!
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- Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul Metropolitan Area
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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
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