Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
2 days ago
Minneapolis
Lead with Purpose: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Family Practice Are you passionate about health equity and ready to use your skills where they matter most? Southside Community Health Services (SCHS), a trusted nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in the heart of South Minneapolis, is seeking a mission-driven Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing primary care team. This is an especially exciting time to join SCHS: we are opening a brand-new, $30 million, state-of-the-art clinic in April, designed to expand access to comprehensive, integrated care for the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to shape care in a modern facility while staying deeply grounded in community health and service. Why Work with Us? • Make a real impact. Partner with diverse and underserved patients who often have limited access to care., • Be part of something bigger. Join a mission-driven FQHC committed to exceptional care, barrier-free access, and promoting healthy lifestyles., • Practice in a modern space. Work in our new, $30M state-of-the-art clinic, designed for team-based, integrated care., • Thrive with a supportive team. Collaborate with medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and care coordination colleagues who share your values. The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides exceptional, patient-centered primary care to help patients achieve their highest level of health within a community health setting. Key Responsibilities Patient Care • Provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered care within scope of practice, including health maintenance, preventive exams, acute and episodic care, chronic disease management, and patient education., • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage care, coordinate services, and support patients in achieving their health goals., • Complete full patient contact hours based on FTE., • Complete disability, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and other necessary forms and letters within two regularly scheduled business days that the provider works., • Adhere to timely documentation standards, including closing charts and addressing Epic in-basket messages within 48 hours., • Complete peer reviews in a timely manner., • Maintain all credentialing, licensure, and certification requirements., • Follow SCHS policies and documented clinical protocols., • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and committees., • Supervise (precept) students in the clinic as appropriate. Commitment to Diversity & Community Health • Strong desire to work with diverse and underserved populations in an integrated care setting (medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and community partners)., • Clear community health/public health orientation., • Proficiency in direct outpatient care and chronic disease management; experience in a community health center or clinic setting strongly preferred., • Demonstrated professional judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision., • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail., • Basic understanding of local, state, and federal healthcare regulations; experience with county, state, and federal programs preferred., • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and implement proactive improvements., • Ability to develop respectful, trusting relationships with patients and colleagues., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to communicate and work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds., • Education:, • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited institution., • Licensure & Certification:, • Current Minnesota license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in good standing, with no pending or previous disciplinary actions., • Current DEA license and BLS certification., • Experience:, • Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinic-based or community health center environment required., • 2+ years of experience in a clinic-based or community health center environment preferred., • Technical:, • Experience with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred., • Language: This is a 0.75–1.0 FTE, salaried, exempt position with a pay range of $128,000–$135,000 annually (based on 1.0 FTE), depending on experience. Work schedule: 3–4 ten-hour days per week. This position is eligible for student loan forgiveness. Benefits Include: • Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans, • Dental, Vision, and Accident Coverage, • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Long-Term Disability (LTD), • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Life Insurance, and AD&D, • Employer-paid Kavira Membership-Based Healthcare membership, • Wellness benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Woliba Wellness, Calm Work Environment & Physical Demands This position operates in a professional medical clinic environment and routinely uses standard office and clinical equipment. Physical demands include: • Operation of typical office equipment (computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones) and medical instruments (diagnostic tools, medical devices)., • Effective verbal and written communication to interact with team members, patients, and complete documentation., • Ability to discern test and imaging results and observe changes in patient condition., • Regular interaction with individuals who may have communicable illnesses; potential exposure to infectious diseases., • Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move frequently throughout the clinic., • Ability to move items (medical supplies, equipment) up to 10 lbs., • Assist patients of varying sizes onto/off exam tables and position oneself to perform necessary tasks., • Use of stairs or ladders as needed to retrieve items. SCHS offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and deeply rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference—now with the added opportunity to practice in our new, state-of-the-art $30M clinic serving South Minneapolis. If you’re an Advanced Practice Provider who wants to combine excellent clinical care with mission, purpose, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.