Phys Asst Emergency Medicine

CHI; Baudette (MN); On-site; USD 90,921 - 129,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Community involvement opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A critical-access hospital in Baudette, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide essential emergency medicine services. This role involves caring for patients of all ages, managing complex medical conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the local community while enjoying the recreational beauty of the region. Compensation is set at $80/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex patient needs and provide high-quality care.
• Strong communication skills with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to patients in the ER.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for patient management.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Emergency Medicine knowledge

Patient care across all ages

Collaboration and communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Baudette, MN: Where Your Emergency Medicine Expertise is Essential, and "The Walleye Capital of the World" Becomes Your Home.

CHI Lakewood Health is actively recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well established hospital in Baudette, Minnesota. We serve residents from four counties, neighboring residents of Canada, as well as tourists from around the world due to seasonal tourism and recreational activities. We offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 emergency room and hospitalist program, testing, surgery, an outpatient primary care clinic, a care center, rehabilitation, and more. This position supports our ER-Hospitalist program.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients of all ages - children to geriatrics
• Emergency Room consults, triage and medical care
• Round, admit and manage health needs of patients with a significant range of complex and co-morbid disease conditions
• Manage inpatient care and provide prompt attention to all patients admitted to the hospital, including diagnosis, treatment, and the performance of medical procedures (within your scope of practice)
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing, health care personnel, and care team members for patients in the hospital and ER
• Employ quality and process improvement practices to make the hospital a safer place and improve patient outcomes
• 24 hour shifts (10-12 hours on-site remainder on call)

More Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat medical conditions; develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams; foster a collaborative approach
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations
• Work with healthcare professionals and participate in interdisciplinary meetings
• Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement
• Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations
• Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training

Your Practice, Your Impact

In Baudette, you are not just a member of a healthcare team; you are a lifeline for our community. As a vital Emergency Medicine APP, you\'ll be at the forefront of providing immediate, high-quality care in our local emergency department. In a smaller, rural setting, your expertise means everything, directly shaping patient outcomes and providing crucial access to care that simply wouldn\'t exist without you.

Your Life, Reimagined

Baudette isn\'t just a place to practice high-impact medicine; it\'s a place to build a dream life steeped in nature, community, and peace. You\'ll discover a quality of life defined by breathtaking natural beauty, genuine connections, and endless opportunities for recreation.

Envision Your Days

• Coming home to an affordable, charming community where your income allows for a spacious home, often with lake or river access, or the cabin you\'ve always dreamed of. Your financial efforts translate directly into a high quality of life.
• Embracing your passion for the outdoors. Baudette is the "Walleye Capital of the World" and the gateway to the vast Lake of the Woods. Imagine spending your days off fishing for trophy walleye, northern pike, or muskies. In winter, ice fishing is a way of life!
• Exploring boundless natural beauty. The Rainy River, Zippel Bay State Park, and endless forests offer unparalleled opportunities for boating, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hunting. Every season brings new adventures to your doorstep.
• Raising your family in a safe, welcoming environment where children still ride bikes freely and neighbors look out for one another. Excellent local schools and community activities provide a nurturing backdrop for growth.
• Becoming an integral part of a genuine community. Baudette thrives on its friendly, resilient spirit. You\'ll quickly find yourself known, welcomed, and involved in local events, festivals, and traditions. This isn\'t just a town; it\'s a family.
• Reclaiming your time and reducing your stress. Your commute will be measured in minutes, not hours. The slower pace of rural life, coupled with the immediate access to nature, allows you to truly recharge and foster a healthy work-life balance that\'s often elusive in urban settings.
• Finding true tranquility. The starlit nights, the sounds of nature, and the lack of urban clamor create a peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection, enriching your personal well-being.

About Baudette

Baudette is known as the Walleye Capital of the World, located just south of Lake of the Woods on State Highways 11 and 172, near Zippel Bay State Park and Beltrami Island State Forest. The area offers year-round fishing and outdoor activities, with a welcoming community and local amenities. Baudette, MN is home to CHI LakeWood Health, a 15-bed critical-access hospital providing long-term care family practice-clinic services. Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system focused on building healthier communities and advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable. CommonSpirit aims to shift from sick care to well care and to support social justice.

Pay

$80.00 - $80.00 /hour