Allina Health·Edina, Minnesota
Provides comprehensive clinical care for orthopedic patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgical support in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and serves as a resource for staff.
Location Address: 8100 W 78th St Suite 225 Edina, MN 55439-2569
July 20, 2026 Department: 62742500 Orthopedic Surgery Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None 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. Key
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. Experienced Ortho PA is strongly preferred. Monday-Friday, Days (8a-430p)
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. Participates in health care team Promotes 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.
Job Requirements Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program required Experience post Physician Assistant training strongly preferred Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource preferred upon hire Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required Drug Enforcement Administration upon hire required
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and active licensure from the MN Board of Medical Practice. Must hold NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and BLS Tier 1 certification.
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.
