OMC is Looking for a Geriatric Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C/NP) to Join Our Team

Position Summary:

Osceola Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team, with a specific focus on geriatric care. This position offers the opportunity to manage your own outpatient panel while providing collaborative, high-quality care in a rural community setting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong clinical background in geriatrics, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to holistic, patient-centered care.

In addition to outpatient clinic responsibilities, the APC will spend one half-day per week providing care and support to patients in the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) attached to OMC, ensuring smooth transitions, continuity of care, and close coordination with inpatient and skilled nursing staff.

Geriatric Focus:

This position centers on the care of adult and older adult patients, emphasizing chronic disease management, cognitive and functional assessments, preventive care, and age-appropriate interventions.

Location: Osceola Medical Center-Osceola and Scandia locations Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; One late shift, day TBD 10:30 AM–7:00 PM FTE: 1.0 (Five-day workweek, including one evening shift)

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Qualified candidates will meet one of the following:

• Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in geriatrics, OR
• Hold a Geriatric certification (e.g., ANCC Gerontological NP, PA-CAQ in Geriatrics).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of geriatric and adult primary care patients in the outpatient setting.
• Provide high-quality care in the TCU one half-day per week.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with a geriatric lens.
• Perform cognitive, functional, and fall-risk assessments.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, social work, and caregivers.
• Provide patient and family education on aging-related health concerns.
• Oversee referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Clinical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of geriatric conditions, syndromes, and care approaches
• Skilled in assessment, diagnostic interpretation, and care planning
• Proficient in managing polypharmacy and complex medical needs
• Accurate and efficient documentation in the electronic medical record

Patient Care

• Compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach
• Focus on promoting independence, safety, and quality of life for older adults
• Advocacy for patients across care settings, including the TCU

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong interdisciplinary communication and coordination skills
• Effective interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care delivery

Professionalism

• Upholds ethical and professional standards
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a rural care environment
• Actively participates in continuing education and team development

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program – required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin – required
• Current DEA license and eligibility for prescription writing privileges – required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in geriatrics OR geriatric-specific certification – required
• Minimum 2 years of APC experience – preferred

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About Osceola Medical Center

Osceola Medical Center has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1932. Throughout our growth, expansion, a new facility and the creation of this campus, OMC’s character has remained the same: to inspire and improve the health and well-being of our community through home-town customer service, quality health care and strategic partnerships.