Dermatology APP

About Lakewood 

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

The Dermatology team at Lakewood Health System provides comprehensive care for patients with a variety of skin conditions. Our team works collaboratively to deliver personalized treatment, ongoing disease management, patient education, and dermatologic procedures. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting continuity of care for our patients.

Mission for Position

The Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides high-quality, patient-centered follow-up care for established dermatology patients in collaboration with a board-certified dermatologist. This position focuses on managing previously diagnosed dermatologic conditions, performing approved office-based procedures, educating patients, and supporting continuity of care.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The Dermatology APP will provide follow-up care for established patients, assess treatment progress, manage stable dermatologic conditions, and adjust treatment plans within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, reviewing diagnostic results, coordinating referrals, and performing approved office-based procedures such as cryotherapy, injections, biopsies, and wound care. This position works closely with the supervising dermatologist and interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective patient care while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting quality outcomes.

Position Type 

This is a full-time, (0.80 - 1.00 FTE) position. 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP):
  • Current Minnesota APRN licensure required
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification required
• Physician Assistant (PA):
  • Current NCCPA certification required
• BLS and ATLS certifications required
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain, if required.
• Experience performing dermatologic procedures preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in dermatology or an outpatient specialty practice preferred.

Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, detail-oriented healthcare professional with strong clinical assessment skills and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. They are comfortable managing established dermatologic conditions, performing approved procedures, and recognizing when physician consultation is necessary. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

 

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Missy Lindow to discuss the possibilities further:
Missy Lindow, MBA, Chief Operating Officer
P: 218-894-8397
E: missylindow@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

 

Disclaimer:

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Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.