Structural Heart Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $56 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient settings and may work independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.

The position provides clinical care for patients in the Structural Heart Program, including outpatient clinic visits before and after structural heart procedures, inpatient rounding, and consultations for the Structural Heart Team. The role is based at Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and works 10-hour shifts, typically during office hours from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are no weekend or holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Master's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource certification, required within 180 days.
• Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA, required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration registration, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology experience as an advanced practice provider.
• New graduates may be considered; minimum two years of experience in cardiology or ICU is noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in the Structural Heart Program.
• See patients in the outpatient clinic before and after structural heart procedures.
• Conduct inpatient rounding and consultations for the Structural Heart Team.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determine diagnoses and treatments for illness.
• Order and interpret medical diagnostics in tandem with the attending physician.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, therapy, and medical equipment.
• Educate patients on managing chronic illness and wellness care.
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
• Consult with a physician when a patient's needs are outside the Physician Assistant's scope of practice or when the diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Promote communication within the care team and with interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Act as a resource to team members.
• Work with the primary care team on program development.
• Liaise with outside agencies as needed.
• Consult and round on patients with hospital staff when designated by the specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/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 benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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