Nurse practitioners or Physician Assistants must be board certified by examination by an approved certifying body. NPs or PAs work independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. NPs or PAs provide primary and specialty health care to new and established patients, assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, consult and make referrals and collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team. Provision of care includes, but is not limited to, comprehensive assessment and physical examination, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing and directly managing acute and chronic disease, promoting wellness, prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments, and as well as non-pharmacological therapies, and appropriate follow-up. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a significant part of NP or PA activities. NPs or PAs are also expected to serve as mentors, and to participate in clinical improvement and research projects as appropriate to the clinical setting. Family Nurse Practitioner: Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN RN and APRN license and certification as a FNP. Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the MN State Board of Medical Practice. Additional Qualifications: Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required