APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

CME allowance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide expert clinical guidance in acute and long-term care settings. You will collaborate with physicians, assess patients, develop diagnoses, and manage treatment plans while maintaining detailed clinical records.

The position emphasizes care coordination, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to cover hospital consultations and contribute to research improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Baccalaureate degree and ARC-PA-accredited PA program.
• Current NCCPA certification and DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience or recent completion: 30 patients treated in past 12 months or ARC-PA program completed in past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical guidance in acute and long-term care settings and assist physicians.
• Coordinate patient care and navigate care pathways in collaboration with other providers.
• Formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications as allowed, maintaining detailed health records.
• Contribute to research and apply evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Bemidji Main Clinic
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1233 34th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Independent practice. Support Locum GI providers. Will work very close with General surgery department.

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) provides expert clinical guidance in a specialized field and coordinates patient care quality initiatives. Provides service to patients in acute, short and long term care settings by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination and/or assessment to determine patient's needs. With other healthcare professionals, analyze and interpret information collected from patient, medical records, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information, to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients when necessary. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized if necessary, in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise. Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability. Counsels' patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. May cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with patient procedures as needed. Conducts research into area of specialty and uses findings to provide measurable improvements in patient care and clinical outcomes. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices, including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources, as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices and techniques.

Qualifications

Master’s or Baccalaureate degree (Associate’s or Nursing Degree if training prior to 1994). Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.

Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for at least 30 patients in the past twelve months or completion of an ARC-PA approved program in the past twelve months.

Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Compensation Package

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible.

Compensation details

Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $91,000-$128,291

Actual compensation offers may vary and are determined based on multiple factors including education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice and expected job requirements.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0234296
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Visas Accepted: N/A