Specialties:	Family Medicine, Physician Assistant
Locations:	Wadena Clinic

Board certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Graduate school:
Union College, Lincoln, NE – 2010

Other education:
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND – 2006

Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

Certifications:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
NEXPLANON training

Background:
A native of Long Prairie, Jill previously worked at the New Ulm Medical Center and has been in Wadena since 2011. Jill and her husband, Shayne, have a son, daughter and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Her hobbies include spending time at the lake, golfing, reading and being with her family.

What inspired you to get into medicine?
I have a number of reasons for deciding to pursue a career in medicine. I'm a caretaker by nature, have a fascination with science and have family members with different unique medical experiences.

What can your patients expect from you when coming in for an appointment?
I understand that medicine can be a hard thing to understand and I am here to help. I want to provide options and find the right answer for their health.

What do you like to do in your downtime?
I try to spend most of my spare time with my husband and kids. We, as a family, enjoy exploring Minnesota and the outdoors. I love the lakes, water sports, fishing, etc. If I have free time, I like to read and spend time with friends.

What is one interesting, unique or fun thing that most people may not know about you?
I am left handed.

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