Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Cambridge)
About The Position
Allina Health is hiring a Physician Assistant to support its Cambridge General Surgery practice. The role provides patient care across clinic, inpatient, and operating-room settings, with exposure to general surgery, acute care surgery, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The Physician Assistant works with physicians and may practice independently or as part of a treatment team. The position also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team. This is a 1.0 FTE position with 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, and no weekend work. Work locations are Cambridge Hospital and Cambridge Clinic.
Requirements
- Master's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a General Surgery setting.
- Licensed Physician Assistant through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire.
- NCCPA Physician Assistant certification, required upon hire.
- Drug Enforcement Administration registration, required upon hire.
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 multisource certification, required within 180 days.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
- Determine diagnoses and treatment plans for illnesses.
- Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
- Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
- Educate patients about managing chronic illness and wellness care.
- Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
- Consult with a physician when a patient's needs fall outside the Physician Assistant's scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
- Provide clinical care across clinic, inpatient, and operating-room settings.
- Support the Cambridge General Surgery practice.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- PTO and time away
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
- Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
- Student loan support to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, personal coaching, and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
