APP - PA or PNP - Genetics

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota Genetics/Genomics Department is expanding and seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to support inpatient and outpatient pediatric genetic care in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The role collaborates with physicians, counselors, nurses, and dietitians to deliver comprehensive genetic services and coordinate complex patient care. Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited PA program, with NCCPA certification and MN licensure (or MN RN/APRN for APRN track) and pediatric

Qualifications

• Inpatient pediatrics experience preferred.
• BLS certification required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, genetic counselors, assistants, coordinators, dietitians, and nurses.
• Investigate causes of developmental delays and growth/learning issues.
• Assess patients with genetic disorders; perform exams, order/interpret tests, diagnose and manage care.
• Care for complex pediatric patients with known genetic conditions.
• Coordinate care and referrals for complex patient needs.
• Perform inpatient initial consults and follow-up visits.
• Conduct outpatient and telehealth visits.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Certification

MN Medical Board license

APRN: MN RN/APRN License

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification (PNCB or ANCC)

BLS Certification

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Children’s Minnesota is also recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026. This honor is especially important because when our kid experts feel valued, supported and proud of where they work, they are better able to bring their very best to every patient and family we serve.

The Genetics/Genomics department at Children’s Minnesota is adding an additional 2 advanced practice providers to their growing practice of 5 physicians and 17 Genetic Counselors. These two positions will support inpatient and outpatient care in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Department Overview:

Children’s Minnesota Genetics/Genomics Department is the only clinical genetics/genomics program in Minnesota exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and clinical care of pediatric patients and childhood conditions. Our department consists of a talented team of five geneticists, seventeen genetic counselors, three genetic counseling assistants, one clinic nurse, two metabolic dietitians, and two pharmacogenomics pharmacists. Our comprehensive enterprise-wide practice supports end-to-end genetics services and integrates genetic counselors into critical specialty services such as hematology/oncology, cardiology, neonatology, immunology, neurology, and pulmonology. With the growing impact and accessibility of genomic testing, we are expanding our scope of personalized care more broadly into pediatric and adolescent care with the implementation of a nationally recognized pediatric pharmacogenomics program.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an APP to join a growing, evolving area of medicine. You'll work in a supportive environment with our Physicians, Genetic Counselors, Pharmacogenomics, Lab and other Specialty teams. Our Genetics Department is dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering professional growth. If you're passionate about Medical Genetics and Genomics care and looking for a role that offers both variety and a chance to grow professionally and clinically, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with a team of professionals including physicians, genetic counselors, genetic counselor clinical assistants, clinic case coordinators, registered dieticians, and nurses.
• Look for causes of developmental delays, physical differences, growth problems, learning issues and more.
• Asses patients with genetic disorders; completing a physical/dysmorphology exam; ordering and interpreting genetic testing; diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a genetic disorder, and prescribing medications and treatment plans.
• Care for complex pediatric patients with known genetic diagnoses such as chromosomal abnormalities, malformation syndromes and metabolic disorders.
• Coordinate care for patients with complex needs including providing support, problem solving and referrals to other health care providers and community services.
• Perform inpatient initial consults and subsequent visits.
• Perform outpatient clinic and telehealth visits.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Physician Assistant Certification by the NCCPA Certification Board and MN Medical Board license required.
• APRN: Current MN RN/APRN License.
• Nationally Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with either the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Experience: Current/previous experience in inpatient pediatrics as a nurse, nurse practitioner, or PA preferred.
• BLS Certification required before employment.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.