Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Discount Plan

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan with PERA

457(b) Retirement Plan option

CME funds

Paid time off

On-site parking

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Medicine Clinics team in Northfield, MN. This full-time position (64 patient contact hours per pay period) offers a guaranteed first-year salary with potential transition to productivity-based compensation after Year 1.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, prescribing medications, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NCCPA/NCNP).
• Current Physician Assistant license from Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Current PA certification through NCCPA.
• BLS certification via NH+C RQI program (required within 90 days).
• English proficiency for safe clinical communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exams, take medical history, and evaluate patient status.
• Consult with physicians for complex cases and referrals.
• Order tests, interpret results, and plan care.
• Prescribe medications and monitor therapies.
• Update and maintain accurate patient records for coding/billing.
• Triage calls and respond to emergencies; perform CPR when needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient care.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

RN license (Minnesota)

Nurse Practitioner certification (NCCNP)

Physician Assistant license (Minnesota)

Physician Assistant certification (NCCPA)

BLS (NH+C RQI) requirement

Workplace Violence training

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Jefferson Road Clinic · Family Medicine

Northfield , MN

Full Time (.75-1.0) , Day , 1.0 FTE - 64 patient contact hours per pay period

Posted 10/22/2026

Title

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Clinics team. This positionis 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 provider will be responsible for maintaining accurate and current patient records and work as a team with other care providers to ensure delivery of premium care to each patient.

Compensation

We are committed to providing compensation information for all open positions. This role will operate on a guarantee salary model for Year 1, with the wage range between $116,000 - $164,000 (based on relevant experience, education, licensure, and internal equity considerations). Following Year 1, the clinician will transition to a productivity-based compensation plan.

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 an APP’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.

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

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

Prior experience with strong clinical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Schedule

64 hours of patient contact hours per two-week pay period (1.0 FTE)

Schedule based on clinic needs, between 7:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

30 days of Time Away From Practice (includes CME/PTO/Holidays)

Continuing Medical Education (CME) funds

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.