Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Total Joint​/Arthroplasty

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Orthopedics, Total Joint/Arthroplasty

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Arthroplasty practice in St. Cloud, Minnesota M Physicians, in partnership with Centra Care, is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our orthopedic practice in the St. Cloud, MN. The Orthopedic Section is a multispecialty practice with fellowship-trained sports medicine, adult reconstruction, foot and ankle and trauma surgeons, and primary care sports medicine physicians.

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specializing in Total Joints will provide primary or specialty medical care within the scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. They work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, offering a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with orthopaedic health conditions. Their responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, documenting accurate progress notes, performing and interpreting diagnostic procedures, and facilitating communication with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care.

They also participate in the development of quality indicators and acquire information on current trends in the NP/PA field through educational programs, conferences, and professional associations.

1.0 FTE

• Monday
  - Friday - clinic and surgical hours, clinic seeing outpatients, outpatient surgery, and inpatient surgery with rounding
• Call (1 in 10 weekends, 1 in 10 evenings) at a level II trauma center
• Potential for travel to outreach clinics in Monticello or Paynesville

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP's).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Must be licensed with first assist from either accredited training or PA-C program

Experience with joint injections

The full-time salary range is $137,366 - $168,454 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River one hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Cloud is a family-oriented community with an area population of 125,000. The medical community of St. Cloud offers medical care to a 12-county service area of approximately 700,000 in Central Minnesota. Healthcare is the number one industry. The area offers numerous four-season recreational activities, sporting and cultural events.

St.Cloud serves as a commercial hub for over 250,000 people. A variety of public and private schools provide high quality options for elementary and secondary education, as well as four local colleges for a wide range of higher education opportunities.

It is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. You can take advantage of the events in Minneapolis/St. Paul but live in low stress and relaxing community.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent