What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Willmar, MN position at CentraCare?
Our Urgent Care team at CentraCare Willmar is seeking a full-time (0.75 to 0.80 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, able to see all ages from pediatrics through geriatrics) to meet the urgent care needs of our patients at the Willmar Main Clinic in a busy practice setting of high patient volumes.
As an Urgent Care provider, you will independently see patients for same-day, acute care needs such as:
- abdominal pain
- acute injury evaluation
- blood clots or leg pain
- broken bones
- cough and cold symptoms
- cuts requiring stitches
- dislocations, sprains and strains
- eye pain and injury
- fast-onset joint and back pain
- fever, dehydration, nausea or vomiting
- headache/migraine
- minor head injury
- minor injuries from motor vehicle collisions
- nosebleed
- pediatric illness and injuries
- respiratory issues including asthma
- strep throat
- skin issues
- urinary tract infection
Schedule
- Full- time, 12 hour shifts during the weekdays typically 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (approximately)
- Weekend rotation, 1:4
- Saturdays and Sundays patient facing hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
To be eligible for this position you must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a formal nurse practitioner or physician assistant program approved by a national accrediting agency
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant
- Current or pending licensure in the State of Minnesota
- BLS Certification
Experience
Position open to new graduates with relevant work experience.
Learn more here: CentraCare Urgent Care Services
EEO/AA
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce and all individuals, including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Convenience Care, UC, Same Day, Walk-In, APP, NP, PA
CentraCare
CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.
- Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
- Leading provider of rural health in the state
- Recent investment in system-wide employee culture
- Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
- Collaborative physician and administration leadership model
- Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties
- Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here. https://www.centracare.com/about-us/awards-recognitions/
CentraCare – Willmar
- Southwestern hub of CentraCare’s multi-specialty health network
- Over 180 physicians and APPs in more than 40 specialties
- Physicians serve Rice Memorial Hospital, a 100-bed regional facility, and the outpatient surgery center located on campus
- Outreach services provided
Willmar, MN
Willmar is nestled just an hour and forty-five minutes from the twin cities in Minnesota’s beautiful lake country. Referred to by The New York Times as, “A modern, successful American melting pot.” Willmar has something to offer everyone.
- Population of 21,000 with amenities of a larger city, while providing benefits of a small town
- Located in the heart of lake country, 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, and five golf courses
- A beautiful community surrounded by rich farmlands, scenic lakes and rolling hills
- Diverse economy and growing with vibrant agricultural, medical and technology sectors
- Ridgewater College, community & technical college, services more than 5,500 regional students and 100 programs
For more information, visit these links
CentraCare – Willmar https://www.carrishealth.com/locations/carris-health-willmar-main-clinic/?L=true
About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/
CentraCare Physician Recruitment https://www.centracare.com/careers/physician-recruitment/
Community Resources
City of Willmar, MN https://www.willmarmn.gov/
Willmar Lakes Area https://www.willmarlakesarea.com/listings/willmar/
Kandiyohi County https://www.kcmn.us/
West Central Tribune https://www.wctrib.com/
Willmar School District https://www.willmar.k12.mn.us/
Ridgewater Community College https://ridgewater.edu/about/willmar-location/
