Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 02, 2024

Department:

62742500 Orthopedic Surgery

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. Works within a Specialty Care team, in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of the treatment team ensuring continuity of patient care in all settings. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Provides clinical care for patientsCompletes 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.Participates in health care teamPromotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.Acts as resource to members of the team.Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients.Works with primary care team for program development.Participates in research activities when opportunity available.Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program. required2 to 5 years 3 years experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred. preferredLicensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 DaysCertification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire requiredDrug 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