Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Memory Care)

University of Minnesota Physicians; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision discount

401K match

Flexible PTO

CE allowances

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Memory Care team in an outpatient setting at our St. Louis Park location.

You will conduct cognitive assessments, develop care plans with neurologists, and educate patients and caregivers on disease progression and treatment options. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, respond to urgent neurological issues, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with formal NP training or graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Current MN RN license with prescriptive privileges OR PA license with MN prescriptive authority.
• Certified through ANA/AANC or eligible for exam; or through NCCPA for credentialing and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cognitive assessments including history-taking and neurological exams.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with memory care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression and treatment options.
• Respond to urgent neurological issues related to treatments and triage steps.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality improvement in memory care.
• Collaborate with care team, patients, and families on ongoing basis.
• Full-time 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday; no current weekend/holiday requirements.

Skills

Cognitive assessment

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the M Physician’s Memory Care team. This is an outpatient role and will be practiced at the M Physician’s St. Louis Park location.

Practice Details

• Conduct comprehensive cognitive assessments, including history-taking, neurological exams, and validated screening tools.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with your Memory Care neurologists and others on the treatment team.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers on disease progression, treatment options, and community resources.
• Respond to urgent or emergent neurological issues related to prescribed treatments, such as anti-amyloid therapies, to evaluate and triage next steps.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in memory care.
• Ongoing collaboration with all members of our care team, patients and families.
• Full time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday No current weekend or holiday requirements.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $125,759 - $155,660 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components.

Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Highlights include

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

Position Qualifications

• A qualified candidate will be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Nurse Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Have a current MN RN license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice.
• Be certified through ANA / AANC or eligible for ANA/AANC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years as an advanced practice provider experience in a neurologic care setting is preferred.
• New graduates with an interest in neurology are encouraged to apply.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

https://www.greatermsp.org/ http://www.exploreminnesota.com http://www.education.state.mn.us. #UMP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

Company Overview

At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals. M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update

As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously. That is why M Physicians is requiring all employees, providers, learners and volunteers to receive an annual Flu vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation or exemption is granted.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.