Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine (Full-time or Part-time; M-F days)

Hennepin Healthcare has a flexible opportunity (0.5-1.0 FTE) for a  Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant  to work in our downtown Internal Medicine Clinic. This role has the possibility of also working at our Brooklyn Park Clinic or Hennepin County Jail. (Employees working at a level of 0.5 FTE and above are eligible for full medical/dental benefits, as well as several additional prorated benefits if less than full-time).  Clinic hours are M - F during the day.  Exact schedule TBD based on clinic need and provider preference. 

This position is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic physical, mental health, and substance use conditions, as well as providing preventative care services and education to patients and families within scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician. 

Note: Please include a cover letter with your application to be considered for this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct primary care services to adult patients as part of the primary care interdisciplinary team in the ambulatory department

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' physical, mental health, and substance use conditions

• Obtain and evaluate health and medical history, perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history, identify medical and health risks

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up

• Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, and physical examination

• Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications

• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies

• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best care for the population served