We are offering a 12-month postgraduate program for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners interested in advanced training in Primary Care with a start date of June 2026.

The Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Fellowship Program engages learners in extensive training in a variety of teaching environments and sub-specialties. Primary Care APC Fellows will spend a significant portion of their training at a primary care site, with rotations in those specialty areas deemed essential for proficiency in Primary Care at HealthPartners. Responsibilities include basic medical duties of performing histories and physicals, formulating an assessment and plan, and providing necessary treatments and procedures. Building on ACGME Family Medicine Core Competencies and common patient care presentations, APC fellows will have the opportunity to continue development of clinical competence, critical thinking skills, interprofessional collaboration, and professional growth. Through lectures and skills training, didactic sessions will complement diverse rotations and hands-on experiences.

Clinic site locations for this cohort will include Golden Valley, MN and Hudson, WI. 

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Note: Applicants may be in final year of completing this requirement with hiring dependent upon successful completion.

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current national certification by the NCCPA 

Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in Minnesota

-or-

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota

Current national certification by the AANP, ANCC or AACN

Current licensure to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota

Note: Candidates are welcome to apply prior to having formal licensure and certification but must be obtained at least 3 months prior to start date of program.

Application Requirements:

• Resume/CV     
• Personal statement describing your motivation for pursuing the fellowship and your interest in Orthopedics
• 3 professional letters of recommendation (at least one letter must be from a clinical preceptor that personally supervised clinical duties)
• Transcript (unofficial or official)

If you are unable to attach all the required documents to the application, you can email them to Abby Ward at [email protected].

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

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As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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