Physician's Assistant, Plastic Surgery

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 18, 2024

Department:

62815605 Plastic Surgery East

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

About Allina Health: Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin, Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas. A place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

About Abbott: As the largest private hospital in the Twin Cities, Abbott Northwestern Hospital is recognized nationally and locally for exceptional expertise and care. Each year, the hospital serves more than 200,000 patients and their families from across the Twin Cities and upper Midwest.

Key Position Details:

Surgical assistance is a large portion of this role.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• 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. 

Job Requirements

• Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner required
• At least one year of experience post Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training strongly preferred.
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioner
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - 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

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently