Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Podiatry - Northfield Hospital & Clinics

Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield (MN); Ibrido; USD 117.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan with employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

Loan Forgiveness – PSLF and MN

Descrizione del lavoro

Northfield Hospital & Clinics in Northfield, MN seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry team. You will assess patients, develop care plans, assist in surgery, and provide follow-up care in a focused foot and ankle program.

The role offers full-time scheduling (80 hrs per 2 weeks), day shifts, and a pathway to collaborative spine with orthopedic colleagues, emphasizing high-quality patient care and team-based practice.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing.
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, in good standing.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA.
• BLS certification per NH+C RQI program with quarterly requirements.

Mansioni

• Conduct physical exams and medical history reviews.
• Assist physicians in surgery and complete patient rounds.
• Administer injections and manage simple fracture care.
• Update patient records ensuring accurate coding and billing.

Conoscenze

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Formazione

NP program accredited

PA program accredited

Descrizione del lavoro

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Podiatry

Orthopedic Clinic · Podiatry

Northfield , MN

Full Time (.75-1.0) , Day , 80hrs/2wks

Posted 09/16/2026

Title

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Podiatry

Summary

The Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistantis responsible for the care of patients, including assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status. The providerwill assist the physician in surgery and complete patient rounding.The provider will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records, scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required, and work as a team with other care providers to ensure delivery of premium care to each patient.

This position will work with our Podiatry team, with a focus on foot and ankle care.

Compensation

We are committed to providing compensation information for all open positions. The wage range for this position is$56.19–$79.32.This range reflects the base wagefor this position.Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, licensure, and internal equity considerations.

Key Accountabilities

Conduct physical exams, medical history, image interpretation, and patient evaluation/care. Consult with physicians as needed and refer to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.

Orders diagnostic tests, scans and therapeutic interventions as appropriate for care. Interpret interventions and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options. Prescribe medication. Monitor therapy and provide continuity of care.

Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.

Serve as the resource for patients' need for orthopedic care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients and family members as appropriate. Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making by providing educational tools and pre- and post-operative education.

Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.

Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.

Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.

Participate in physician call and rounding schedule rotation and clinic shifts.

Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment ensuring appropriate documentation to meet coding/billing and regulatory requirements.

Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and support a positive, productive, and engaging work environment.

Meet quality metrics and engage in teams to create improvements to ensure optimal patient care.

Support the work of the clinic and organization by participation in improvement activities including but not limited to implementation and ongoing success of operational improvements, compliance efforts, IS initiatives and quality improvements.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing.

Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through a recognized national certifying organization.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Current Physician Assistant license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, in good standing.

Current certification as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Must be enrolled in the NH+C RQI program for BLS certification and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Must remain current by completing quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter.

Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.

Completion of Workplace Violence education during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in podiatry, with a focus on foot and ankle care, preferred.
• Prior experience with strong clinical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Schedule

• 80 hours per two-week pay period (1.0 FTE)
• Schedule based on provider needs; most clinic schedules begin around 8:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Eligible for Medicaland Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Pension Plan ( PERA ) with 7.5% employer match

Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF+MN state programs for qualifying roles

Employer-Provided Certifications +Continuing Education

Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 1,000 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact.We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield,Lakeville, and Farmington.We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

*This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.