Physician Assistant Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• NP applicants must have first assist training.
• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license with prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Nursing (PNPs).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced assisting in cardiac surgery, including first assist vessel harvest
• Previous ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiology experience.
• Willingness and interest to learn and work in ICU settings.

Responsibilities

• Cover inpatient floor
• Endoscopic vessel harvesting and OR first assisting
• Provide care to patients with cardiac conditions, ranging from the routine to the complex (such as end-stage heart failure and transplant)
• Coordinate and provide surgical care for adults with selected cardiothoracic diseases throughout the course of evaluation and treatment, including hospital admission, surgical intervention, inpatient care, consultations, and discharge planning
• Clinic follow-up
• Providing information to referring physicians and institutions
• Patient/family education
• Provide and coordinate continuity of care between the hospital floor setting, operating room, and clinic
• Share responsibility for assessment and management of patient in cardiothoracic surgical services
• Write admission and daily notes
• Order and direct discharge planning and follow up
• Work to improve the quality of care and to decrease length of stay on the inpatient service
• Obtain patient histories
• Perform physical and psychological health assessments
• Provide patient and family education and counseling
• Ensure continuity of health care services
• Provide direct management of postoperative care in the clinical settings of the ICU, step-down units, and wards including removing chest tubes, drains and temporary pacemaker wires

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.