Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
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$ 126000 - 140000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
March 31 2025Department:
Orthopedic SurgeryShift:
Day (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
NonUnionNCTWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob Summary:
Allina Health is a notforprofit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your wellbeing and enriching your career.Key Position Details:
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
FTE: 1.0
Work Shift: Day
Schedule: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Monday Friday.
4 days clinic/1 day OR per week
This position would be to support the ortho trauma and inpatient rounding at Unity Campus of Mercy Hospital (Level 4 hospital).
Expected call rotation: There is no weekday call requirement and there would likely be no weekend call requirement for the first 612 months.
Job Description:
Provides help with all aspects of patient care including diagnosis treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator case manager consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
Principle Responsibilities
- Provides clinical care for patients
- Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
- Prescribes medications treatments therapy and medical equipment.
- Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
- Refers for specialty care when determined.
- Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Participates in health care team
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as a resource to members of the team.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Participates in research activities when opportunities are available.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
Preferred Qualifications
- New Graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in orthopedics
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician Assistant MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- BLS Tier 1 Multisource required within 180 Days
- Certification as Physician Assistant NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally *Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy) Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $126000 to $140000 per yearThe pay described reflects the starting base pay range assuming a fulltime FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable).Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total wellbeing mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your wellbeing. Because wellbeing means something different to everyone our awardwinning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in wellbeing dollars dedicated wellbeing navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary employeeled groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Shortterm/Longterm Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)3 eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Employment Type
Full-Time
