Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Concussion

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Concussion Program. The role provides specialized outpatient care for patients with concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries, and post-concussion symptoms. The clinician works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, physicians, and other rehabilitation specialists, with support from experienced PM&R clinicians and engaged leadership. The position is based at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Specialty Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. There are no call shifts and no regular weekend shifts; the posting also lists an occasional weekend rotation. The role involves follow-up appointments and, as appropriate, patient assessments; ordering and interpreting diagnostics in collaboration with an attending physician; prescribing medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment; patient education; and referrals for specialty care. The clinician consults physicians when a patient's needs are outside the APP's scope, supports communication across the care team, serves as a team resource, works with primary care on program development, liaises with outside agencies as needed, and may consult and round on hospital patients if designated by the specialty. The hourly pay range is $56.48 to $78.15. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement; shift and other differentials may be available. Allina Health offers employee benefits and well-being resources, with eligibility and offerings determined by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited physician assistant program or nurse practitioner program.
Physician Assistant certification from NCCPA is required upon hire, or Certified Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC within the specialty is required upon hire.
ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource is required within 180 days.
Drug Enforcement Administration registration is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is preferred.
New graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient clinical care for patients with concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries, and post-concussion symptoms.
Conduct follow-up appointments and complete patient assessments as appropriate.
Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
Educate patients in managing chronic illness or wellness care.
Refer patients for specialty care when indicated.
Consult with a physician when a patient's needs are outside the advanced practice provider's scope.
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.
Serve as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
Consult and round on patients with hospital staff if designated by the specialty.

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
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
Student loan support
Benefits navigation for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Well-being dollars
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