Allina Health

Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider - Minneapolis and St. Paul

Allina Health$127K — $176K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant program required
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in MN upon hire
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 certification required within 180 days
  • NCCPA certification required upon hire
  • Drug Enforcement Administration registration required upon hire
  • Preferred: 2+ years in surgery or cardiology or OR experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical care for patients including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Order and interpret medical diagnostics alongside attending physician.
  • Prescribe medications and conduct patient education for chronic illness.
  • Facilitate communication within the healthcare team and act as a resource.
  • Participate in program development with the primary care team.
  • Consult with outside agencies and collaborate on patient care.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Paid time off and time away
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education
  • Student loan support for federal loan forgiveness programs
Full Job Description

Location Address:

Date Posted:

August 05, 2026

Department:

61005034 AHMHI Cardiac Surgery Providers

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Key Position Details:

Work Schedule:

  • 1.0 FTE
  • Monday – Friday
  • 10-hour days 7a - 5p / 8 shifts per two-week pay period
  • On call rotation for surgical emergencies (evenings & nights)
  • Every 4th weekend rotation (both rounding and on call)
  • 1 - 2 holidays / year

Job Description:

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.

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.
    • 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.


Required Qualifications

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


Preferred Qualifications

  • New graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in surgery or cardiology
  • OR Experience strongly preferred


Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - 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


Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $61.10 to $84.53 per hour

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.

Benefit Summary


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.


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.


We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.


Benefits include:

  • 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 Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

About Allina Health

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health care system headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Allina Health provides care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin through its 12 hospitals, 50+ clinics, and specialty care centers.
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