Surgical Oncology- Hepatobiliary; HPB Program- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Location:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN

Allina Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Allina Health Cancer Institute is widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care.

• >50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year.
• #1 inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities.
• #1 breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
• Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients.
• 17 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

The Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Hepatobiliary Program. This full‑time position located in Minneapolis at Abbott Northwestern Hospital provides independent outpatient care and inpatient care, including pre‑ and post‑surgical coordination and procedural assistance in the operating room.

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

• 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 for chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of scope of practice are unclear.
• Participates in health care team, promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary staff.
• Acts as resource to members of the team, works with primary care team for program development.
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree – completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Must have first assist experience.

• New graduates may be considered.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years of experience in Oncology or HPB.

• Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP).
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – MN Board of Nursing license required upon hire or Certified Physician Assistant – MN PA medical license required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire.
• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification within specialty required upon hire.
• ACLS – BLS Tier 2 multimodal required within 180 days.
• Certification as Physician Assistant – NCCPA required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire.
• Physical demands:
  Medium. Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently.

$135,096 to $164,216 per year.

• Medical/Dental.
• PTO/Time Away.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability.
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness).
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable.
• Student Loan Support.

Allina Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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