Women's Health Advanced Practice Provider

Lake Region Medical Group PA - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

• Salary Range: $136,573.00 - $186,467.00 Salary/year
• Category: Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA

We are seeking a skilled and patient-centered Women’s Health Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Gynecology team. This role blends outpatient women’s health care with first assist responsibilities in the operating room, supporting gynecologic surgeons in providing high-quality, coordinated care. The ideal candidate is collaborative, confident in procedural care, and committed to delivering exceptional service across the continuum of women’s health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outpatient Women’s Health Care

• Provide comprehensive gynecologic care including preventive visits, contraception counseling, menstrual and menopausal management, and evaluation of common GYN concerns.
• Perform in-clinic procedures as credentialed (e.g., endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon placement, pessary fitting).
• Manage acute and chronic gynecologic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient evaluations, education, and follow-up.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and pathology.

Surgical First Assist Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in gynecologic surgeries, including laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures, as credentialed.
• Provide intraoperative support including tissue handling, suturing, retraction, and instrument management.
• Assist with pre-operative preparation, surgical safety protocols, and post-operative care coordination.
• Maintain competency in sterile technique, OR workflow, and surgical best practices.
• Care Coordination & Team Collaboration
• Work closely with gynecologists, surgical services, anesthesia, nursing, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Minnesota licensure as an NP (with prescriptive authority) or PA, or eligibility to obtain.
• Certification by ANCC, AANP (for NP) or NCCPA (for PA).
• BLS certification required
• Experience working as a first assist in surgery required; women’s health background highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to rural healthcare and serving diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

EMR SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $136,573.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU’s).
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation reimbursement & sign-on bonus
• Annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan
• Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:
Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee’s, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

• 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
• Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
• Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MN
• North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
• Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
• Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
• Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 ½ hour drive) both with international airport access
• Children’s museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children’s splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
• Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE – A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:
We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you’ll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare—where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:

• 2 Hospitals
• 10 Clinic Locations
• 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
• 1 Senior Living Community
• 1,100 Employees
• 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

• Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
• Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
• In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Women’s Health/Certified Nurse Midwifery, Podiatry, Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Wound Care, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery (Spine), Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Visiting specialties in Nephrology.
• Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
• Our medical group is independent and operated by a provider-led board of directors

For more information, please contact: Brittany Genereux, Physician Recruiter at:
Bkgenereux@lrhc.org or Practicewithus@lrhc.org
Phone: 218-770-5407 (text capable)