Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner - Vascular Surgery​/Colorectal; FTE

Position: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Vascular Surgery/Colorectal (0.55 - 0.70 FTE)
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Job Description
- Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
- Vascular Surgery/Colorectal (0.55 - 0.70 FTE) (260589)  

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- Vascular Surgery/Colorectal (0.55 - 0.70 FTE)  (260589)  We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an
** Equal Employment Opportunity
** employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.  Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Gold Service (Vascular and Colorectal) and General Surgery teams. Starting FTE is flexible (0.55 – 0.70 FTE) and will be based on what the selected candidate would like. With any starting FTE, 0.55 FTE will be dedicated to our Gold Service team with FTE above that floating within the General Surgery team.  

The Vascular & Colorectal APP’s duties will be a blend of direct patient care, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Must be able to document accurate histories and physical exams as well as episodic health assessments. Collaboration with the healthcare team, and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards, with a focus on managing complex vascular and colorectal conditions, primarily in a clinic setting with opportunity for hospital environment as well.

** Why You’ll Love Working at Hennepin Healthcare*
* * We strive to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including attending physicians, other APPs, resident physicians, nurses, care coordinators, occupational therapies, physical therapists, and other supportive staff
* Ability to work with patients from diverse socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
* No weekends or call
* As a teaching hospital, you will assist with the education and guidance of surgical residents; must enjoy working in a resident-based practice
* Days off for Continuing Medical Education and a Business Expense Account
* Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.  
** QUALIFICATIONS
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* Minimum Qualifications:

* Graduation from an accredited physician assistant (PA) program with experience in providing care to adult and pediatric population
* Minimum of two years of experience in a family medicine clinic
* Obtain credentials through HCMCs Office of the Medical Director
* Certification or eligibility for certification from the State of Minnesota as a Physician Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of electronic medical documentation system/software
* Bi-lingual (Spanish)    
** SALARY
* * Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on
** year of licensure and specialty area**. The grid below represents current pay rates for this position:
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** Year of Licensure** |
** Hourly Rate** | |  | $65.05 | |  | $66.45 | |  | $69.95 | |  | $71.35 | |  | $73.45 | | 2010 & Earlier | $75.55 |  Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300+ APPs at the organization.

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