Health Start APP

Health Start APP

Job Category: Providers Requisition Number: HEALT001131

Posted: April 28, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Salary Range: $86,528 USD to $129,792 USD

Location: St. Paul, MN 55106, USA

Job Details

Description

Are you a passionate Advance Practice Provider ready to serve the community and make a difference in patients' lives? Consider joining a committed, talented group of healthcare professionals at Minnesota Community Care in our School Based Clinics. We are looking for experienced pediatric, family and/or adult advanced practice provider (PA or NP) to join our team.

This position will be in one of our SCHOOL BASED CLINICS and will be based on a 22 pay periods per year.

Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Seek to understand and meet the needs of customers (patients, families, vendors, co-workers, etc.) through respectful, courteous and culturally sensitive interactions
• Actively participate and works positively, flexibly and cooperatively in a team effort within and across departments to accomplish the goals of the organization. Willingly assist in areas other than that of primary responsibility for the good of the organization
• Demonstrate effective, culturally sensitive communication skills and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people
• Know, understand and adhere to organizational policy related to the patient's rights for confidential care
• Utilize appropriate and effective patient care plans including adequate diagnosis, treatments, consultations and outcomes
• Manage patients to assure continuity of care including adequate scheduling of return visits, completion of treatment plans and follow-up of chronic problems, tests and no-shows
• Provide appropriate interpersonal care which includes introducing oneself; treating patients with care, compassion, and courtesy; responding in a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive manner; listening to and answering questions from patients; and clearly explaining diagnoses and treatments
• Provide whole person care by using appropriate referrals to the social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, integrating social and structural determinants of health, including historical trauma, structural racism and biological, social, psychological and environmental factors

Key Competencies

• Commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional relationships and priorities
• Proven strategic agility, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment and Physical Demands This job operates in a healthcare setting. This role may occasionally come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is very active and requires standing, and/or walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.

Who We Are

As Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, Minnesota Community Care ensures that the communities we serve have access to high quality and affordable health care. Our patients predominantly identify as people of color (80%), low-wealth (61% patients = 200% FPL), and un/under-insured (40% uninsured, 45% publicly insured) (UDS, 2020).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnesota Community Care values building a culturally diverse staff that reflects the communities it serves, and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Minnesota Community Care is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistant Studies for PAs from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted state licensure to practice as an NP or PA
• DEA Certification
• Active BLS
• Minimum two to four year of post-residency experience in a community-based setting
• Bilingual Hmong/English, Spanish/English preferred but not required

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Minnesota Community Care