Orthopedics, Physician Assistant (PA) - Orthopedics

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Location Address:

8100 W 78th St Suite 225 Edina, MN 55439-2569 \n

Date Posted:

July 20, 2026\n

Department:

62742500 Orthopedic Surgery\n

Shift:

Day (United States of America)\n

Shift Length:

8 hour shift\n

Hours Per Week:

40\n

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT\n

Weekend Rotation:

None\n

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 the Orthopedics 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.\n

Key Position Details:

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This position will support our general orthopedic practices in the northwest metro region. The float PA position will be mostly OR with clinic coverage support as needed.

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Experienced Ortho PA is strongly preferred.

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Monday-Friday, Days (8a-430p)

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Job Description:

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Principle Responsibilities

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• Provides clinical care for patients\n
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  • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
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  • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
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  • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
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  • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
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  • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
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  • Refers for specialty care when determined.
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  • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
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• Participates in health care team\n
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  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
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  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
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  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients.
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  • Works with primary care team for program development.
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  • Participates in research activities when opportunity available.
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  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
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Job Requirements

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• Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program required
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• Experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred
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• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
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• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
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• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred upon hire
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• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required
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• Drug Enforcement Administration upon hire required
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Physical Demands
\n Medium Work*:
\n Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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Pay Range

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Pay Range: $58.75 to $81.29 per hour\n

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.\n

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Benefit Summary

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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. Thats 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.

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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 well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

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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.

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Benefits include:

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  Medical/Dental

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  PTO/Time Away

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  Retirement Savings Plans

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  Life Insurance

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  Short-term/Long-term Disability

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  Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

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  Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

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  Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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  Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

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*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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