We are seeking a motivated, skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our growing Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics team. Working closely with Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Chelsey Johnson and our existing APPs, you will provide high-quality care in reconstructive, cosmetic, and aesthetic services. This role emphasizes outpatient clinic management, minor procedures, pre/post-operative care, and patient education in a supportive, rural healthcare environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history, physical exams, and assessment of plastic surgery/aesthetic concerns (e.g., skin conditions, reconstructive needs, cosmetic goals).
- Diagnose and manage common dermatologic and plastic surgery-related conditions, with a focus on aesthetics, skin rejuvenation, wound care, and post-surgical follow-up.
- Perform or assist with in-office procedures such as laser treatments, minor excisions, biopsies, suture removal, wound care, and other aesthetic/reconstructive interventions (e.g., Botox, fillers).
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physician(s).
- Provide patient education on skincare, post-procedure care, surgical expectations, and preventive measures.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, including ordering labs/imaging, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, and continuing education.
- Promote a positive patient experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- 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; ACLS preferred.
- Experience in plastic surgery, general surgery, wound care, and/or dermatology settings 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:
- Base compensation begins at $130,000.00 per year, with the opportunity for a higher starting salary commensurate with experience. Additional income may be earned through production hours worked (wRVUs).
- Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships.
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Generous and competitive sign-on bonus available; apply for additional details
- 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment, and generous employer contribution
- Health, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
- 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment
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.
- Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
- Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician-led board of directors