Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Transplant Nephrology

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Physician Assistant to join our Transplant Nephrology practice in Minneapolis, MN.

• Become a member of a collaborative and team based service with several transplant nephrologists and 2 advance practice providers. We offer an exciting and complex patient mix of transplant patients where you will have the chance to create a difference.

• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of care to patients within a multidisciplinary framework caring for pre and post kidney and pancreas transplant patients.

• Specialize in Transplant Nephrology and work primarily in an outpatient setting at the in Minneapolis (80-90%) and at the Medical Center (10-20%).

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs. Practice independently and collaborate with physicians (as needed), and make appropriate referrals for evaluation or treatment.

• See patient in 4 hour appointment blocks with 30 minute appointments times, averaging 16 patients per day.

• Cross trained and will help out the service as needed.

• Be provided with educational opportunities in an academic setting.

• 1.0FTE (40 hours/week) (Will consider candidates seeking .8 or .9 FTE)

• Monday - Friday, day hours

• Weekend Call is required, approximately 8 weekends/year and shared equally among the team. Will receive equivalent time off the following week after working a weekend. No night call.

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.

• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.

• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP's).

• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

• Experience as a NP or PA in an advanced specialty working in a direct patient care role that uses advanced practice skills.

• Experience in nephrology and/or transplant as a nurse, NP or PA.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer competitive salary and a market leading benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our benefits package was recently recognized for its appealing and inclusive nature. Some important highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans

• Best in industry 401K employer contribution

• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• CME reimbursement, concierge services and a well-being allowance

Additional information on our benefits can be found .

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by . The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent , a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!