Neurointerventional Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its established neurointerventional practice at United Hospital in St. Paul. The practice treats a high volume of brain aneurysms and provides endovascular treatment for acute stroke and other vascular abnormalities of the brain and spine, as well as other image-guided neurological procedures. The role supports physicians and other advanced practice providers in caring for neurointerventional patients in hospital and clinic settings, including elective and critically ill patients. This is not a procedural role.

The position provides patient care as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in the designated specialty. Work takes place in both inpatient and outpatient settings, independently or as part of a treatment team. The role also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in Minnesota through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource, required within 180 days.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant through NCCPA, required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates may be considered.
• Two years of experience in Neurology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatment for illness.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
• Educate patients managing chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
• Consult with a physician when a patient’s needs are outside the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice or the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promote communication within the team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Act as a resource to team members.
• Work with the primary care team on program development.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Consult and round on patients with hospital staff when designated by the specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level