Emergency Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Casual

Allina Health; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health's New Ulm Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Casual APP to provide vacation coverage and supplemental support in the Emergency Department. You join a team of ED physicians and gain access to specialty support, with flexible scheduling to meet fluctuating patient care needs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, 11‑bed ED with approx. 9,500 annual visits, Level IV trauma, and 24/7 access to specialty lines. Shifts include evenings, holidays, and surge periods as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant program OR nurse practitioner program.
• ED/Urgent Care experience required for casual role.
• New Graduates may be considered.
• Experience in family practice, internal medicine, urgent or emergency care strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments to determine diagnosis and treatment.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Provide patient education and consult with physician teammates when the patient's need is outside of scope.
• Promote communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff and act as a resource to members of the team.
• Act as liaison with outside agencies as needed.

Skills

ED/Urgent care

Family practice

Internal medicine

New graduates

Emergency care

Education

PA program

NP program

Job description

Location Address: 1324 5th St N New Ulm, MN 56073-1514

Date Posted: August 05, 2026

Department: 43006502 Emergency Room Physicians

Shift: Shift Length: 8/12 combo shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Alternative Weekend Plan

Job Summary

New Ulm Medical Center is seeking a Casual APP to provide vacation coverage and supplemental support in the Emergency Department. The ED is always staffed by a physician, with the APP serving as a second provider during periods of higher patient volume. You will work alongside a team of ED physicians and have access to support from a wide variety of specialties. This role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support a collaborative Emergency Department team while helping meet fluctuating patient care needs.

Key Position Details

Minimum commitment of 1 shift per month

• Regular shift opportunities: Sunday: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Designated holidays: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
• Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Additional shifts may be available during surge periods, including Fridays, Saturdays, holidays, and as‑needed departmental support.

Quarterly schedules are developed in advance (e.g., April–June schedules are finalized in January).

24/7 access to specialty service lines, including mental health, cardiology, neurology, and pediatrics

11-bed Emergency Department with approximately 9,500 annual visits

Level IV Trauma Center and stroke‑ready facility

Supported by an experienced nursing team and employed EMS network

Job Description

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments to determine diagnosis and treatment
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment
• Provide patient education and consult with physician teammates when the patient's need is outside of scope
• Promote communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff and act as a resource to members of the team
• Act as liaison with outside agencies as needed

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant program OR nurse practitioner program
• Need ED/Urgent Care experience required to be casual
• New Graduates may be considered
• Experience in family practice, internal medicine, urgent or emergency care strongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire OR Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 180 Days
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $141,731 to $155,896 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full‑time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well‑being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well‑being. Because well‑being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well‑being dollars, dedicated well‑being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well‑being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in the work.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not‑for‑profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work‑life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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