Seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
to join established practice.
- Partner with pediatric physicians to manage daily patient flow, triage needs, and support timely access to care
- Conduct well-child exams, acute visits, follow-ups, and chronic disease management under a collaborative practice agreement
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, point-of-care testing) and communicate results to families
- Provide anticipatory guidance, education, and care coordination to support families in managing developmental, behavioral, and preventive health needs
- Support physicians with inbox management, medication refills, care coordination tasks, and follow-up communication as appropriate
- Document all encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record
- Participate in quality initiatives, care-team huddles, and workflow improvements to optimize pediatric access and experience
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited NP or PA program
- Current Minnesota state licensure as an APRN or PA-C upon hire
- Pediatric experience preferred; strong interest in pediatrics and pediatric mental health and sleep required
- BLS and PALS required or obtainable
- Strong communication skills and comfort working closely with supervising physicians
- Ability to balance independent practice with team-based care expectations
Benefits and Compensation:
- Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $130,000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the 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; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan
- Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
- 6 weeks of time off per calendar year
Why Work Here?
Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, 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 & 19 park & recreational areas
- Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
- Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport access
- Children’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
- Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents
