Orthopedic Physician Assistant opening in Fergus Falls, MN
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/15/24
Seeking a Physician Assistant to join an established orthopedics practice with 2 full-time orthopedic surgeons, and three orthopedic APP’s. This position would work in the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical departments to help support orthopedic and sports medicine patients.
• Full-time position in Fergus Falls, MN setting working in the clinic and assisting with surgical cases; 32 patient contact hours/week requirement for a 1.0 FTE taking call.
• General orthopedics practice; providers work with infant to geriatric. All surgical procedures performed except spinal surgeries, which are done by our neurosurgeon.
• Rotating call time between providers; 1 in 6 rotation (Typically 7 consecutive days of call) and dual coverage initially for new provider
EDUCATION & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
• License to practice medicine & DEA in Minnesota upon start
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Successful completion of PANCE board examination for Physician Assistant candidates or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• BLS required
EMR SYSTEM:
• EPIC
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $112,000/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production volumes.
• Annual CME reimbursement allocation & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation reimbursement & sign on bonus
• 7% annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan after 6 months of employment.
• Cash balance plan
• Health, dental, vision, long term and short term disability insurance; malpractice coverage with tail
• 6 weeks paid time off
The Community
• Full-time position in Fergus Falls, MN setting working in the clinic and assisting with surgical cases; 32 patient contact hours/week requirement for a 1.0 FTE taking call.
• General orthopedics practice; providers work with infant to geriatric. All surgical procedures performed except spinal surgeries, which are done by our neurosurgeon.
• Rotating call time between providers; 1 in 6 rotation (Typically 7 consecutive days of call) and dual coverage initially for new provider
EDUCATION & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
• License to practice medicine & DEA in Minnesota upon start
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Successful completion of PANCE board examination for Physician Assistant candidates or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• BLS required
EMR SYSTEM:
• EPIC
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $112,000/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production volumes.
• Annual CME reimbursement allocation & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation reimbursement & sign on bonus
• 7% annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan after 6 months of employment.
• Cash balance plan
• Health, dental, vision, long term and short term disability insurance; malpractice coverage with tail
• 6 weeks paid time off
The Community
The city is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoo’s, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Shopko, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casino’s, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.
- 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
- Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
- Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55 mile, paved trail that goes to central MN
- North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
- Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 17 park & recreational areas
- Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul (2 ½ hour drive)
- Children’s museum & indoor playground
- Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents
APPLY NOW or TEXT Job #EC226887 and email address to 636 - 628 - 2412.
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