Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
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. This is a 1.0 FTE Orthopedic Physician Assistant position for the United and East region, covering St. Paul and Apple Valley clinic locations. The role involves 2-3 clinic days a week and 1-2 OR days a week, with 5x8 hour day shifts. You will be part of the call rotation, covering 3-4 weekends a year, and will float among 3 MD teams. The clinic schedule is 8am-4:30pm, and the surgery schedule typically starts at 7am with a mid-afternoon end time depending on case load.
Requirements
- Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
- Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- BLS Tier 1 - Multisource required within 180 Days
- Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- New Graduates may be considered.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Orthopedics 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
