Casual Orthopedic Urgent Care NP/PA

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

7d•$59 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit 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 well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: This casual onsite outpatient Ortho Urgent Care APP will cover three Allina Health clinics: Woodbury, Lakeville & Coon Rapids PRN weekend coverage (Saturday/Sunday 9am – 5 pm) Potential weekday PTO/LOA coverage Job Description: Provide direct clinical care to urgent care patients. Complete comprehensive patient assessments. Determine diagnoses and develop treatment plans. Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with attending physicians. Prescribe medications, treatments, therapies, and medical equipment. Provide patient education related to chronic illness management and wellness care. Refer patients to specialty care as appropriate. Consult with physicians when care needs fall outside NP/PA scope or when diagnosis or treatment plans are unclear. Promote communication within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Serve as a clinical resource to team members. Collaborate with primary care teams for program development. Act as a liaison with external agencies as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Minimum of two years of post‑training clinical Orthopedic experience required.
Licensed Registered Nurse (for NP) – Minnesota Board of Nursing upon hire.
Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) or equivalent PA certification within specialty upon hire.
Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
BLS Tier 1 - Multisource required within 180 Days
Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire.
Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking aligned with organizational mission.
Anticipates implications of decisions and applies continuous improvement principles.
Motivates and inspires team members through collaboration and change.
Models self‑care, learning, and professional growth.
Takes ownership of outcomes and works with urgency to achieve goals.
Collaborates authentically and values diverse perspectives.
Medium work requirements include lifting up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy
Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care to urgent care patients.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
Determine diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests in collaboration with attending physicians.
Prescribe medications, treatments, therapies, and medical equipment.
Provide patient education related to chronic illness management and wellness care.
Refer patients to specialty care as appropriate.
Consult with physicians when care needs fall outside NP/PA scope or when diagnosis or treatment plans are unclear.
Promote communication within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Serve as a clinical resource to team members.
Collaborate with primary care teams for program development.
Act as a liaison with external agencies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.