NP/PA - Spine Program - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Time Off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician to support care & coordination of the Spine Program. You will lead intake assessments and drive spine care improvements across PM&R, Neurosurgery, Chiropractic, PT/OT, and Pain Medicine teams.

The role requires MS/DO or PAD with ND licensure, strong leadership and communication, and experience with back pain management and opioid titration. EPIC EMR experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in North Dakota (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Dakota.
• Minnesota License within 1 year of employment
• Current CPR certification.
• National certification in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead involvement of Spine Program care coordination across PM&R, Neurosurgery, Chiropractic, PT/OT and Pain Medicine.
• Perform initial intake assessments and coordinate spine care changes for best practices.
• Collaborate continuously with spine nurse navigator and team members.
• Manage back pain care including opioid titration and patient flow—12-16 adult outpatients per day.

Skills

Musculoskeletal interest

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Back pain management

Opioid titration

EPIC EMR

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in NP

Bachelor’s/Master’s in PA program

Tools

EPIC EMR

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. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department

3001620 SPINE CENTER - 32ND CLIN

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. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications

Spine Program

Fargo, ND

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to assist in care & coordination of our Spine Program. Candidates will be given the opportunity to lead change in providing best practices in spine care while providing initial intake assessments. Our interdisciplinary team will involve members from our PM&R, Neurosurgery, Chiropractic, PT/OT and Pain Medicine clinics as this complex program expands through care coordination.

• 1.0 FTE, full-time status
• Mon-Fri between 8a-5p (36 patient contact hours per week)
• Musculoskeletal interest and training preferred
• Continuous collaboration with spine nurse navigator and other team members
• Experience with management of back pain; opioid titration
• Anticipate 12-16 adult outpatients per day
• Strong communication & leadership skills desired
• EPIC electronic medical record

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills, the NP/PA works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NP/PAs provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Education/Training

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physician Assistant program from an accredited program/institution.

Licensure/Certifications Required

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in North Dakota (if NP).
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant North Dakota.
• Minnesota License within 1 year of employment
• Current certification in CPR
• National certification, in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

For More Information, Contact

Brielle Humbird | 701.364.5825 | [e-mail]

https://www.essentiahealth.org/careers/

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR.
• National certification in applicable area.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

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• Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state.
• Current certification in CPR.
• National certification.
• Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

Fte

1

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation

No

Compensation Range:

$113,880.00 - $159,432.00

Employee Benefits At Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].