Physician Assistant (PA)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join an established onsite employee health center in Austin, Minnesota. This opportunity is available as either a contract or contract-to-permanent position. The health center is currently recruiting for a permanent replacement for a long-standing APP who is retiring, making this an excellent opportunity for a provider interested in potentially transitioning into a permanent role. The Health Center provides accessible, comprehensive primary care services to employees and their dependents, ages 2 and older, supporting both production and corporate employees and their families.Schedule36 hours per week – rotating 12-hour shifts bi-weeklyWeek 1: Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeek 2: Wednesday, Thursday, FridayKey ResponsibilitiesThe APP will provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to patients ages 2 and older, including:Conduct annual physicals and routine preventive health examinationsProvide acute and same-day care for illnesses and minor injuriesPerform well-woman examinationsConduct well-child visits and sports physicalsAdminister and manage immunizationsDiagnose and manage common acute and chronic health conditionsPerform appropriate minor proceduresOrder, perform, and interpret laboratory and point-of-care testing (POCT)Provide medication management and provider dispensing as appropriateDevelop individualized treatment and preventive care plansProvide patient education related to health, wellness, disease prevention, and chronic condition managementCoordinate care with internal clinical resources and outside providers when necessaryAccurately document patient encounters within the electronic medical recordHealth Center ServicesThe onsite Health Center offers a comprehensive range of services, including:Primary and preventive careAnnual physical examinationsWell-woman examinationsWell-child visitsSports physicalsImmunizationsAcute and same-day visitsMinor proceduresLaboratory servicesPoint-of-care testing (POCT)Provider dispensingPhysical TherapyCare ManagementHealth and wellness educationCollaborative Clinical EnvironmentThe APP will be supported by an established multidisciplinary team that includes:Reception/front-office teamLPN and Medical Assistant clinical support staffRN Health Center ManagerRN who partners closely with the Primary Care APPs to provide patients with ongoing health and wellness education and supportQualificationsLicensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Appropriate active Minnesota licensure and credentials required to practiceExperience providing care across a broad patient population, including pediatric and adult patientsPrimary Care experience strongly preferredEpic EMR experience preferredStrong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient education skillsAbility to independently manage routine primary care and acute-care visitsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCollaborative, patient-focused approach to careIdeal CandidateThe ideal provider is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, enjoys practicing in a collaborative primary care environment, and is passionate about preventive health and building relationships with patients.This opportunity is particularly well suited for an APP interested in a long-term opportunity, as the position offers the potential to transition from contract to permanent employment.If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling/texting View phone number on click.appcast.io. I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!