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Essentia Health

Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Rheumatology

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeBrainerd, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an active license as an advanced practice provider.
  • For the nurse practitioner pathway, hold current registered nurse licensure and nurse practitioner licensure in the appropriate state, current CPR certification, and national certification in the applicable area.
  • For the physician assistant pathway, hold current physician assistant licensure in the appropriate state, current CPR certification, and national certification.
  • Successfully complete the Essentia Health credentialing process before practicing.
  • Be adaptable, flexible, and assertive.

Responsibilities

  • Use advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision-making skills while working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
  • Provide health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly, as indicated by the age-related category and area of expertise.
  • Complete initial onboarding and training in Duluth alongside the physician team before transitioning to independent practice in Brainerd.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have 2 or more years of experience in rheumatology, family medicine, and/or inpatient care.

About the Company

Essentia Health

Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas

Essentia Health is a non-profit, integrated health system serving rural areas in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, with 14 hospitals and 79 clinics plus long-term care and ambulatory services. It delivers care through hospitals, clinics, and digital health tools, including telehealth, and earns revenue from patient services, with about 40% tied to value-based care linked to outcomes and costs. The system combines scale with a rural focus, operates as a physician-led, not-for-profit organization, and reinvests profits into community health, supported by a Level 3 NCQA Accountable Care Organization. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and access for rural populations while controlling costs through integrated care and value-based payment models.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$230K
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Founded
2004

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