Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN

Date Posted:
September 24, 2026

Department:  Orthopedic Surgery

Shift: Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones.

We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

1.0 FTE Orthopedic Physician Assistant for United and East region 100%, St. Paul and Apple Valley clinic locations 2-3 clinic days a week, 1-2 OR days a week 5x8 hour day shifts. You will be in the call rotation - 3-4 weekends a year Float among 3 MD teams Weekend rotations - on call Clinic schedule: 8am-4:30pm Surgery schedule:
Normally 7am start time; mid-afternoon end time depending on case load.

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation:
Occasional

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. 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 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

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

• New Graduates may be considered
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Orthopedics preferred

• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire

Medium Work*:
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
* Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $126,006 to $144,206 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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. That’s 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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