Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Allina Health • Eden Prairie, MN

4d • $126,006 - $144,206 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. Works within a Specialty Care team, in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of the treatment team ensuring continuity of patient care in all settings. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire.
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 180 Days.
• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required.
• Drug Enforcement Administration upon hire required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years' experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• 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

What This Job Offers

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