Nurse Pract Orthopedics

As our Orthopedic APP you will; Serve as a vital partner in comprehensive orthopedic care in Park Rapids, MN, managing a broad spectrum of orthopedic cases from initial evaluations to post-operative follow-ups. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to utilize your full skillset, gaining diverse experience within a supportive medical community. You'll receive a highly competitive compensation package and generous benefits, capitalizing on a significantly lower cost of living for exceptional financial freedom and an elevated quality of life.

Every day you will; Make a meaningful impact by fostering deeper patient connections, seeing the direct positive impact of your interventions on recovery and well-being within a manageable, supportive setting. You'll collaborate closely with experienced orthopedic surgeons and specialists, ensuring seamlessly integrated patient care and continuous professional growth. Beyond the clinic, you'll immerse yourself in year-round outdoor recreation across hundreds of crystal-clear lakes and engage with a family-centric community known for excellent schools and genuine Midwestern charm.

To be successful in this role you will; Be a Board-Certified Orthopedic APP (NP/PA) with expertise across a broad spectrum of orthopedic cases, driven by a desire for meaningful patient connections and professional growth within a collaborative team. You should thrive on challenging cases while valuing a supportive environment that avoids administrative frustrations. Ideal candidates will embrace the financial freedom, exceptional outdoor adventure, and strong community bonds that Park Rapids, MN, offers, seeking to build both a rewarding professional legacy and an inspiring personal life.

• Successful completion of an acredited NP or PA program
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

Park Rapids, MN, with a population of approximately 4,300 residents is a city whose true heart is the heart of its people. Year in and year out, hundreds of volunteers are regularly involved in every level of keeping our community active, thriving, and inviting. It is a unique environment, and we think you will feel welcome right away. You will find an intriguing parade of charming contradictions here. For example, on one hand, everything feels like a step back in time. On the other hand, any technological convenience or amenity you need for business or recreation is available, including the state's fifth busiest jet airport. Although our population numbers just over 4,000, we count twenty doctors and eight dentists among them. We work hard. We enjoy life. And, our diverse backgrounds and common goals make Park Rapids what it is today, a place where you can come as you are... and be who you are. 

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids part of CommonSpirit Health is an award-winning 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center hospitalist program testing surgery orthopedics rehabilitation and more so that you can experience better health.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.