Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urology (1.0 FTE)

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urology team. In this role you will interface with all levels and disciplines of the healthcare team to provide excellent patient-centered care, functioning independently in the clinic setting in addition to conducting inpatient rounding and consults. A desire or interest in men's health is preferable, but not required

Job responsibilities do NOT include time in the OR. There are opportunities to be involved in limited procedures. Position does not include pediatric patients

About the Team/Division

• We have a tight-knit and highly collaborative team consisting of three physicians and three APPs, striving to provide the highest quality, patient-centered care through a team-based approach
• The practice includes adult patients in all aspects of urological care for males and females
• As a teaching hospital, you will have some interaction with residents and assist with their education and growth
• Help develop standard work in the care of the Urology patients by leading quality improvement projects
• Opportunity to participate in research within the department if desired
• This position holds day hours Monday - Friday only, no after hours or weekend duties

Why You'll Love Working at Hennepin Healthcare

• Ability to work with patients from diverse socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• We are one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current MN license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Minnesota (or ability to become licensed in Minnesota)
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Urology experience (APP or other)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Team player, flexible, confident, dependable and organized
• Self-starter who is creative in seeking out opportunities for team improvement and or personal growth
• Enjoys working with a diverse population

SALARY

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on year of licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:

Year of LicensureHourly RateAnnual Salary2024 - Present$67.01$139,3812022 - 2023$68.45$142,3762020 - 2021$72.05$149,8642017 - 2019$73.49$152,8592012 - 2016$75.65$157,3522011 & Prior$77.81$161,845

Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300 APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.