Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Concussion
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 care for patients with concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries, and post-concussion symptoms, working alongside PM&R physicians, advanced practice providers, and rehabilitation specialists. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, neuropsychology, and physicians. The team delivers comprehensive concussion care through an established program. Care is provided in outpatient settings, with work 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 no call; the posting also lists an occasional weekend rotation. The role includes clinical follow-up and assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostics in coordination with an attending physician, prescribing medications and treatments, and recommending therapy and medical equipment. The practitioner educates patients, refers them for specialty care when appropriate, consults physicians when needs exceed the advanced practice provider’s scope, supports communication across care teams, and serves as a team resource. The practitioner also works with the primary care team on program development, liaises with outside agencies as needed, and may consult and round with hospital staff when designated by the specialty.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited physician assistant program or nurse practitioner program.
- For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification required upon hire.
- For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC certification within the specialty required upon hire.
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource certification required within 180 days.
- Drug Enforcement Administration credential required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates may be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care for patients in an outpatient setting.
- Conduct follow-up appointments and patient assessments as appropriate.
- Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with an attending physician.
- Prescribe medications and treatments, and recommend 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 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.
- Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborate with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage.
- PTO/time away.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
- Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
