NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery – Duluth, MN

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 131,372 - 183,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a clinician to provide advanced health assessment and care for patients across age groups, in a setting combining hospital and clinic duties. The role involves collaboration with physicians and other health professionals to promote health and prevent disease.

Ideal candidates hold NP or PA licensure in the state, CPR certification, and national certification in the area, with Essentia Health credentialing completed before practice.

Qualifications

• Licensure as NP/PA in the applicable state and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced health assessment, decision-making, and independent collaboration with physicians.
• Care for individuals and families with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Ensure walk-in, procedure follow-up, and wound care patients have immediate access to care.

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensed in the applicable state

Physician Assistant licensed in the applicable state

Current CPR certification

National certification in applicable area

Essentia Health credentialing process completion

Job description

Job Description

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision‑making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. May care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, depending on age‑related category and area of expertise.

Practice Specifics

Candidate joins a complex surgery team consisting of 4 APPs paired with 3 MDs. Clinic and hospital‑based role allows physicians to maintain surgical access while increasing access to care for clinic patients. Essential position ensures walk‑in, procedure follow‑up, and wound care patients have immediate access to care.

Schedule & Workload

80% hospital, 20% clinical. 1.0 FTE. Typical schedule M‑F. Weekend and call rotation: 1:4. Shift rotation: Day. Shift start time: Shift end time: Weekend: Yes. Holidays: No. Call obligation: No. Union: Union.

Compensation

Compensation range: $131,372.80 – $183,934.40.

Licensure / Certification Qualifications

• NP: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the applicable state.
• Current licensure as a nurse practitioner in the applicable state.
• Current certification in CPR.
• National certification in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
• PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in the applicable state.
• Current certification in CPR.
• National certification.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Benefits

At Essentia Health we support well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. 401(k) plan with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.

Application

Search or apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers. Contact Alissa Notenberg, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer screenings. Screenings include verification of legal right to work, health screening, immunization review, verification of licensure, certifications, education, experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.