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PA - Weight Management - Duluth, MN

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Duluth, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Building Location: 3rd Street Building - Duluth

Department: 11910 Weight Management

Job Description: Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Education Qualifications: NP/PA - Weight Management, 1.0 FTE
Duluth, MN

PRACTICE SPECIFICS:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. The NP/PA will provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention, caring for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Weight Management is a multidisciplinary department that looks to treat overweight patients through a variety of ways including medical and surgical paths. The weight loss team is made up of CMA's, RN's, APC's, MD's, Surgeons, Dietitians, PT and a psychologist. We are a growing department that stresses preventable health. The person filling this role will have their own patient base practicing with an MD as well as independently.

Anticipated Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 100% in a clinic setting seeing adults in an outpatient capacity.

Potential for outreach to the Ashland Clinic as well once fully trained.


Licensure/CertificationQualifications: NP/PA - Weight Management, 1.0 FTE
Duluth, MN

EDUCATION:

Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota (if applicable) and Wisconsin (later for outreach)
  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Minnesota & WI (later for outreach)
  • Current certification in CPR
  • National certification, in applicable area
  • Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice


Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers

For More Information, Please Contact:

Teri Manisto, Physician Recruiter

218-786-2110 • (fax) 218-722-9952

Email: Teri.Manisto@EssentiaHealth.org

FTE: 1

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 0800

Shift End Time: 1700

Weekends: No

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Company

Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health currently employs more than 11,500 people, including more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practitioners. Each employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives. And, many of our employees believe they have been "called" to do this important work. Perhaps you are one of those people.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization? Essentia Health is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming and respectful culture for our employees. We celebrate and respect the values of all individuals and are committed to providing inclusion to all at Essentia Health.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? We hire a high variety of different positions, so they all have slightly different skillsets required! For all of our positions we love to see candidates with a consistent work history, positive attitude, and a passion for helping others!

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our leadership team is passionate about providing the best patient care, which starts with having a great team! Our leadership team wants to see our staff grow within our organization, and there are many career growth opportunities available!

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? We are continuing to grow and evolve to better serve our patients and community!

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? •You will need to apply online and you will need an active email address to apply.
•Please apply via EssentiaCareers.org
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•Due to COVID-19, we are only doing virtual interviews at this time – Here are some tips & tricks for virtual interviews:
oBe in a quiet place
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oPretend like it is an in-person interview!

 

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