Location Address:

Date Posted:
June 17, 2026
Department:
31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis ANW
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
None
Key Position Details:

The Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that combines surgical expertise with compassionate patient care.

Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE) - will consider .8-1.0 FTE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
Call/Rounding: None currently; may change in the future

Location: Position is located in Minneapolis on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Campus and includes outreach at our Coon Rapids location.

Team Structure:

• 3 Thoracic Surgeons
• 3 Physician Assistants
• A small, close-knit team committed to excellence and teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operating room for thoracic surgical procedures
• Provide inpatient care and participate in clinic visits
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Allina Health Cancer Institute Highlights:

• Hybrid model blending academic-level medicine with the accessibility of a community-based practice
• Over 100 highly trained oncology specialists, including medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists
• Eighteen comprehensive cancer care locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin
• Industry-leading integrative oncology and high-risk cancer surveillance programs
• Accreditation from ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx for quality, excellence, and safety

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 of 2 years of experience in thoracic surgery or surgical experienced preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• BLS 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: $135,096 to $164,216 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).

Benefit Summary

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.