Neurointerventional Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

AHS Allina Health System; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement or CME

Job summary

Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute in Saint Paul is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established neurointerventional practice at United Hospital. You will support physicians and other APPs in caring for neurointerventional patients in hospital and clinic settings.

The role emphasizes patient care rather than procedures, with requirements including a Master's degree, MN PA license, NCCPA certification, ACLS/BLS within 180 days, and DEA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required on hire.
• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA required on hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 certification within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients as part of a PA/Physician team in neurointerventional care.
• Works in inpatient and outpatient settings, independently or with a treatment team.
• Educates, case manages, and consults with staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Orders and interprets diagnostics; prescribes medications and therapies.
• Refers for specialty care and coordinates care with other providers.

Education

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344 Date Posted: November 06, 2026 Department: 31009906 ABSI Neuroscience ANW Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 10 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

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.

Key Position Details

Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for an opportunity to work in a well-established neurointerventional practice at United Hospital in St. Paul. We treat the highest volume of brain aneurysms in the Upper Midwest and provide the highest level of endovascular treatment for acute stroke and other vascular abnormalities of the brain and spine. We also perform a variety of other image-guided neurological procedures. You will be assisting a group of Physicians and other Advanced Practice Providers in caring for neurointerventional patients in both the hospital and clinic settings. Responsibilities revolve around the active care and management of both elective and critically ill patients. Of note, this is not a procedural role.

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.
• Prefer 2 years experience in Neurology

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: $56.48 to $78.15 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. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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. 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

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Allina Health is proud to be an 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.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly.

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