APP - Physician Assistant of Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine | Hankinson

APP - Physician Assistant of Nurse Practitioner, | Family Medicine | Hankinson

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

• Facility: Sanford Hankinson Clin
• Location: Hankinson, ND
• Address: 122 5th St SW, Hankinson, ND 58041, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00

We’re excited to announce a new practice location in our close-knit, rural community — where you can make a real difference every day. Experience the rewards of practicing in a small-town setting while enjoying the strong support of the established Wahpeton team and Fargo region.

Why Join Us?
✅ Updated facility with new furnishes, equipment
✅ Meaningful patient relationships
✅ Quiet, rural lifestyle with low cost of living
✅ Supportive network from our experienced Wahpeton team
✅ Opportunity to shape a growing practice
Be part of something new, rooted in community and care

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides service to patients in designated care settings, including acute, short and long‑term care, by assisting physicians, assessing patients, and treating injuries and ailments. The NP obtains a thorough medical history and performs examination and assessments to determine patient needs, analyzes data with other healthcare professionals, develops diagnoses, coordinates care, collaborates with providers both independently and within teams, formulates treatment plans, prescribes medications as authorized, maintains detailed records, consults with specialists when necessary, provides patient education, and may cover hospital consultations, rounding, and assist with procedures as needed.

The NP conducts research, incorporates evidence‑based practice guidelines, maintains knowledge of state regulations and reimbursement, and demonstrates advanced medical knowledge.

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Family Medicine Provider.
• Schedule:
  
  Hours will be between M‑F in a normal 8‑5 clinic day. No holidays, weekends or call.
• Looking to have Hankinson clinic open M, W, F to start – would look to use clinician in another location on 4th day with potential to grow the hours in Hankinson down the road based on the demands of the clinic.
• Clinic only.
• New graduates will be reviewed, but experience is preferred.
• Position duties:
  Clinic coverage for primary care patients in family medicine.
• Make‑up of team: solo team, new clinic but support for neighboring Lidgerwood clinic (2 APPs) and Wahpeton Clinic (5 MDs, 9 APPs in primary care).
• New Clinic location; looking to have PT/OT embedded in clinic as well as outreach from psychiatry services.
• Required FTE 0.8 FTE.
• Demonstrated current competence and provision of care, treatment, or services for an adequate volume of patients in the past twelve months, or completion of master’s/post‑master’s degree program in the past twelve months. Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
• Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP‑C) or (FNP‑BC).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work‑life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑877‑673‑0854 or send an email to talent.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Hankinson, ND

Req Number: R‑0238836

Job Function:
Advanced Practice Provider

Specialty:
Family Medicine