Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Multiple Locations
Fairview Health Services·Edina, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services·Edina, Minnesota
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for neurosurgical patients, including inpatient management, operative support, and clinic responsibilities. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and manage critical care and telemetry patients.
Fairview is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team within Fairview Health Services.
This role supports neurosurgical services across the Twin Cities with coverage organized into South and East regional teams.
As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Neurosurgery PA works collaboratively with neurosurgeons, critical care physicians, hospital medicine providers, and clinical staff to deliver comprehensive, high‑quality care to neurosurgical patients.
This position offers a broad and dynamic scope of practice, encompassing inpatient care, operative support, and clinic responsibilities.
The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages neurosurgery critical care and telemetry patients, contributing to both acute and longitudinal care plans.
This role provides the opportunity to practice in a highly collaborative environment while developing expertise across varied clinical settings.
Position Highlights: FTE: 1.0 Flexible schedule Weekends are 1:10 Hospitals covered are St.
John’s, Woodwinds, Ridges, Northland, and Southdale Clinics covered are Edina, Burnsville, Eagan, Maplewood, Maple Grove, Fridley, and Princeton Broad scope of practice with meaningful autonomy and team support
Graduate of master’s level or higher PA program Physician Assistant Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Approved or eligible for prescriptive authority Meets threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileging Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) *Ability to obtain and/or maintain. At least 2+ years of previous experience as a provider in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, etc is preferred
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/app
The posted pay range is for a 1.0 FTE.
The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must be graduates of a master's level or higher PA program with NCCPA certification and prescriptive authority. At least 2 years of experience in neurosurgery or neurocritical care is preferred.
Market context
Physician roles in Minnesota are typically driven by steady demand in primary care and community health settings, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited MD or DO, relevant experience, active Minnesota or North Dakota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and community health experience before applying.