Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Mercy Hospital)

Allina Health
life insurance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Minnesota, Coon Rapids
Jan 03, 2025
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: December 26, 2024 Department: 38016510 Mercy Trauma Services Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 10 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: Responsibilities include: working alongside General surgeons and practicing in all subspecialties of General Surgery including Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery as well as elective surgeries. Will be first assisting in the operating room with our surgeons and caring for patients in the hospital on the surgery service. Opportunity for clinic practice. Key Position Details: The Physician Assistant practice will be in General Surgery, including all its sub-specialties including Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery as well as elective surgeries. FTE is 1.0 10 hr shifts The weekend rotations will be 1 every 3 weekend rotations. No expected call rotation The Physician Assistant practice location will be at Mercy Hospital Job Description: Principle 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. Job Requirements Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program required At least one year of experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred. Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire 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 Pay Range Pay Range: $55.24 to $76.43 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave 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 Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.