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Dermatologist Job at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN

Job ID: 1395627
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Employer Job ID: FFAPP Derm

Physician Assistant / Associate | Dermatology Job | Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider in West Central MN

Job Description

LAKE REGION MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. DERMATOLOGY NP/PA-C ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic dermatology team. The APP will provide high-quality care to patients with a variety of dermatologic conditions, working collaboratively with our dermatologists and healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct comprehensive dermatologic assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

Diagnose and manage common and complex dermatologic conditions, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, and skin cancers.

Perform dermatologic procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, & excisions.

Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, to include biologics.

Educate patients and their families on dermatologic conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.

Collaborate with dermatologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Full-time position in Fergus Falls, MN in the outpatient setting during clinic hours, Monday – Friday 7am-5pm; option for 4 – 4.5 day work week; 36 patient contact hours/week requirement for a 1.0 FTE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from an accredited program.

Basic Life Support (BLS) and DEA required upon hire. 

Current licensure, or ability to obtain licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Minnesota.

Certification in dermatology or relevant experience in dermatology practice.

Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dermatologic conditions and treatments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification (DCNP) or Dermatology Physician Assistant Certification (DPA-C).

EMR SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: 

Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

  • Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $126,834.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s).
  • $2,000 annual CME reimbursement & 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, or 1,000 hours worked whichever occurs first.
  • Cash balance plan
  • Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
  • 6 weeks of time off per calendar year

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Fergus Falls 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, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casino’s, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

  1. 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
  2. Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
  3. Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55 mile, paved trail that goes to central MN
  4. North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
  5. Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 18 park & recreational areas
  6. Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive).
  7. Children’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024.
  8. Community aquatics center opening in 2025.
  9. Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

ABOUT THE LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE:

  1. We are a non-profit, mid-sized, rural, community governed 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organization that serves a geographical area that includes west central Minnesota and easterly North Dakota. Our primary service area supports a population of 55,000 residents and secondary service area supports a 101,000 population.
    1. 2 Hospitals
    2. 10 Clinic Locations
    3. 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
    4. 1 Senior Living Community
    5. 1,100 Employees
    6. 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers
    7. Annual Operating Revenue - $160M
    8. Community Owned/Community Governed

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

  • Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
  • Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital for several consecutive years.  
  • In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Women’s Health/Certified Nurse Midwifery, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery (Spine), Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Visiting specialties in Nephrology.
  • Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
  • Our medical group is independent and operated by a provider lead board of directors
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