Lakewood Health System

Part-Time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Department & Urgent Care

Lakewood Health System  •  $74.22/hr  •  Minnesota (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Level Experienced Job Location Main Campus - Staples, MN 56479 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $55.84 - $74.22 Hourly Job Category Health Care

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Lakewood Health System is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care (UC) team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative rural healthcare setting. Lakewood Health System is proud to be a designated Level III Trauma Center, providing essential emergency services to our community with a focus on teamwork, excellence, and compassionate care.

Mission for Position

The PA/NP functions as an independent provider, working collaboratively with ED physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role involves providing comprehensive care across the lifespan, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and medical decision-making
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Prescribe pharmacologic therapies and provide patient education
  • Perform procedures such as:
    • Laceration repair
    • Incision and drainage (I&D)
  • Other system-specific examinations and procedures
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals

Position Type

Emergency Department (Level III Trauma Center):

  • Every 6th weekend (Saturday and Sunday), 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Urgent Care:

  • Every other Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP):
    • Current Minnesota APRN licensure required
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification required
  • Physician Assistant (PA):
    • Current NCCPA certification required
  • BLS, ACLS, NRP, ATLS certifications required

Ideal Candidate

  • Emergency Medicine experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

  • Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
  • 401K Match
  • Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
  • Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
  • Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Missy Lindow to discuss the possibilities further
Missy Lindow, MBA, Chief Operating Officer
P: 218-894-8397
E: missylindow@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active. For the most accurate and up-to-date listing of career opportunities, and to apply directly, please visit our official website at www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Lakewood Health System

About Lakewood Health System

***Star Tribune Top Workplaces FIVE years in a row!***

At Lakewood Health System, we're not just friendly, we're the kind of friendly that makes you feel like you're part of the family.

Our innovative spirit drives us to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to any challenge.

And our progressive mindset means we're always pushing forward, never content with the status quo.

Lakewood Health System is an independent, integrated rural healthcare system. Founded in 1936 and located in the city of Staples, we are a recognized leader in providing innovative and personalized care. With a firm foundation of family practice, we connect everyday care to world class specialists, right in your backyard. From women’s specialty and senior services, to orthopedic, surgical and outreach care, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and primary care clinics serve the communities of Staples, Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley and Pillager, with a dermatology clinic and skin and laser center in Sartell. Across the spectrum of life, we are here to provide high-quality, personalized care!

Ready for a more personal approach in your career? Join us at Lakewood Health System, where our friendly, innovative, and progressive culture creates a workplace that's both challenging and rewarding.

Together, we can thrive and make a difference.

49725 County 83, Staples, Minnesota

Phone: 218-894-1515

www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Staples, Minnesota
Year Founded
1936
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