Weight Management - NP or PA - Willmar, MN

CentraCare Willmar is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team of Physicians and Providers working with our Weight Management Team in Willmar, MN . In this role, you will be a member of our collaborative team of Physicians, Providers, Registered Dietitians, and nurses working to provide patient and family centered care throughout the practice. 

Position Details

• Willmar, MN at the Skylark Clinic. 
• Full Time, 1.0 FTE 
• Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4:30pm 

CentraCare’s Weight Management Team

We are a progressive and comprehensive obesity medicine department that leads the state in our field.  We want to treat, help, and have an impact on the whole person. Our team of physicians, advanced practice providers and dietitians is very collaborative and works well together.

As a provider with our Weight Management, you can expect to:

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations on patients
• Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination, and clinical findings
• Order and evaluate pertinent laboratory data and diagnostic procedures
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacological therapies
• Plan a course of treatment with the patient
• Consult with physicians as needed and make appropriate referrals for care

To be considered for our position you would need to: 

• Be certified as a Nurse Practitioner or have a current Minnesota Physician Assistant Licensure

We would prefer that you have:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working independently with your own patient panel in one of the following areas:
  • Family Practice
  • Weight Management
  • Endocrine
  • Chronic Disease Management 

In addition, all applicants must have a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number prior to receiving clinical privileges.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

• Southwestern hub of CentraCare's multi-specialty health network
• Physicians serve Rice Memorial Hospital, a 136-bed regional facility, and the outpatient surgery center located on campus
• Onsite pharmacy, lab, and procedure rooms
• Rehab and therapies including cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, PT, OT, speech therapy available onsite
• Outreach services available

CentraCare is committed to the patients and families we serve in the communities we call home throughout Central, West Central and Southwestern Minnesota. We listen then serve, we guide and heal—because health means everything.

• Has grown to be one of the largest health systems in Minnesota
• Leading provider of rural health in the state
• Recent investment in system-wide employee culture
• Innovative population health and wellness initiatives
• Collaborative physician and administration leadership model
• Access to more than 40 medical and surgical specialties
• Work for an organization that offers nationally recognized care. View our most recent awards by clicking here.

Willmar is nestled just an hour and forty-five minutes from the twin cities in Minnesota’s beautiful lake country. Referred to by The New York Times as, “A modern, successful American melting pot,” Willmar has something to offer everyone.

• Population of 21,000+ with amenities of a larger city, while providing benefits of a small town
• Located in the heart of lake country, 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, and five golf courses
• A beautiful community surrounded by rich farmlands, scenic lakes and rolling hills
• Diverse economy and growing with vibrant agricultural, medical and technology sectors
• Ridgewater College, community & technical college, services more than 5,500 regional students and 100 programs

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