LPN​/CMA- Podiatry

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports specialty clinic operations by assisting with patient care, clinical coordination, and administrative tasks. This role involves direct patient interaction, technical clinical support, and accurate documentation. The position requires effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. The ideal candidate is flexible, patient‑focused, and committed to providing high quality care and service.

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training.

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Cleans and prepares podiatric wounds using appropriate aseptic techniques to support healing and reduce infection risk.
• Applies dressings, including specialized podiatry dressings, ensuring proper protection, pressure management, and secure placement.
• Applies wraps, splints, and other off‑loading or supportive devices per provider direction, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Assists providers with podiatry procedures by preparing the exam room, setting up necessary instruments and supplies, and maintaining sterile or clean technique as appropriate.
• Stocks and maintains podiatry supplies, ensuring exam rooms and procedure areas are adequately equipped and restocked according to established standards.
• Prepares podiatry procedure trays and ensures proper cleaning, turnover, and readiness of equipment and instruments.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of foot and ankle anatomy, common podiatric conditions, and evidence‑based principles of foot care.

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

Depending on eligibility, there are a wide‑variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on‑site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre‑employment requirements.

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25‑bed Critical Access hospital with three full‑service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state‑of‑the‑art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis‑St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.