Primary Care Physician Assistant opening NW of Fergus Falls, MN
Job at a glance
Job description
Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant to join their Primary Care team in west-central Minnesota, just southeast of Fargo, ND.
- This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting
- Ideal candidate is committed to improving health outcomes, fostering long-term relationships with patients, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe medications and order appropriate diagnostic tests
- Provide preventive care, health education, and lifestyle counseling
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and support staff to ensure continuity of care
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely using EPIC EMR
Qualifications:
- Must be able to see pediatric patient populations
- Previous work experience as an APP in primary care required
- Active certification and licensure as an NP or PA-C
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Minnesota upon start
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits/Compensation:
- Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $118,500/year for the first 2 years of employment
- Opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s)
- Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
- Relocation reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- Annual employer contributions into 401K plan
- Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
- 6 weeks of time off per year
The Community:
Life here offers the charm of a close-knit community paired with the convenience of easy access to larger hubs, making it an ideal place to put down roots. Residents enjoy a peaceful, small-town lifestyle with friendly neighbors, affordable housing, and a strong sense of local pride, all surrounded by the wide-open beauty of west-central Minnesota. Located right off Interstate 94, it’s just a short drive to the Fargo–Moorhead metro for major employers, shopping, dining, healthcare, and a regional airport, while lakes country destinations like Detroit Lakes and Alexandria are close enough for spontaneous weekend getaways. With excellent schools, a safe environment, and a slower pace that still keeps you well connected, it’s a place where everyday life feels both simpler and richer.