Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Coon Rapids)

MNGI Digestive Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Floating Holiday

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

MNGI Digestive Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to provide gastroenterology care. The role involves evaluating health problems, initiating therapies, and collaborating with gastroenterologists across clinic and hospital settings.

Licensed PA or NP with GI experience is preferred; full-time, on-site in Coon Rapids, MN. The position offers a competitive salary, 0.8–1.0 FTE options, and comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, PTO, and discretionary bonus based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner required.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Certified Physician Assistant license required, with BLS.
• Experience in gastroenterology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide gastroenterology care and evaluate health problems with a gastroenterologist.
• Perform initial and follow-up consultations in hospital and clinical settings.
• Document encounters accurately and ensure timely billing.
• Initiate and manage therapies for preventive and chronic GI disease.
• Issue prescriptions and manage refills within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians; participate in hospital coverage.

Skills

Active listening

Compassionate patient care

Problem solving

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position (open to a 0.8 FTE, 0.9 FTE or 1.0 FTE)
• Location: Coon Rapids – MNGI Digestive Health
• Salary Range: Starting range $120,000 – $147,000 (placement within range depends on experience & education)

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401(K) with Company Match, Profit Sharing
• Time Off: Generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Floating Holiday
• Disability Coverage: Short & Long-Term Disability
• Family Support: Paid Leave and Disability
• Performance Incentive: Discretionary Bonus Based on Company, Department, and Individual Goals

Key Responsibilities

Provides gastroenterology health care to individuals, evaluating health problems and instituting therapy in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist and/or referring for other care. Looking for an Advanced Practice Provider interested in a 0.8 FTE, 0.9 FTE or 1.0 FTE. This position would work mainly out of our Coon Rapids MNGI Digestive Health location, along with the hospital.

Essential Functions

• Works in our clinics and/or the hospitals in which we support
• Completes initial and follow‑up consultation with patients in the hospital and clinical setting in collaboration with a MNGI gastroenterologist
• Completes patient history, physical exams and provides patient teaching as applicable
• Documents patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner to ensure consistency of care and adequate billing
• Initiation and management of therapies for preventative and chronic GI disease
• Issuing prescription orders for medications and completing prescription refill requests within 24 hours
• Review and sign off on labs within 72 hours
• Use formularies and guidelines to help patients manage the cost of their care
• Proficient use of electronic medical records
• Uses MNGI disease guidelines and protocols in making medical decisions
• Coordinates in‑patient video capsules and procedures in hospital as defined by current guidelines
• Required to take hospital coverage call as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business need

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and Experience

Qualification Requirements: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position.

At minimum, must have one of the following degrees:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Physician Assistant Studies
• Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Certifications/Licenses: Certified Nurse Practitioner license or Certified Physician Assistant license is required. Must maintain a BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Knowledge

• Medicine and biology
• Gastroenterology system
• Emergency response
• Microsoft Office applications
• Medical terminology

Required Skills

• Compassionate patient care
• Active listening
• Problem solving, prioritization, and critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Organization and time management

Key Abilities

• Multitask
• Collaborate with supervising physicians
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels
• Identify complex health concerns and review related information to develop and evaluate plan of care
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Type proficiently and accurately

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, reach overhead, bend to the floor, and may be required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, other clinic equipment, and to possibly perform phlebotomy. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to lift and transport items up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to travel to other company locations due to staffing and training needs.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in a clinical environment and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or conditions including exposure to blood or other body fluids. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. The employee is exposed to a computer monitor daily. The employee may be required to travel by automobile and exposed to changing weather conditions while performing the duties of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be alert to conditions that may impact the safety of patients, employees and visitors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MNGI Digestive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. It is the policy of MNGI Digestive Health to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

MNGI’s Culture of Caring

We are caring people, caring for people — working with Compassion, Teamwork, and Integrity.

• Compassion: being empathetic and considerate of the needs of our patients and caregivers
• Teamwork: Being accountable for actions, supporting each other in meeting the needs of our patients, and respecting the voice/opinions of others assuming good intent.
• Integrity: Demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness, and transparency whenever you interact with patients or each other.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Experience

One or more years of PA/NP clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting (preferred).

GI experience (preferred).

Licenses & Certifications

PA – Certified (required).

Certified Nurse Practitioner (required).

Skills

• Active listening (required)
• Problem solving (required)
• Prioritization (required)
• Critical thinking (required)
• Attention to detail (required)
• Organization (required)
• Time Management (required)
• Multi-tasking (required)
• Collaborating ideas (required)
• Teamwork (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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