Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 161,838,000 - 223,932,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our cardiology team in a hybrid schedule. The role involves rounding and OR work, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend rotation and EMR: Excellian usage.

The ideal candidate has NP/PA certification and cardiology experience. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering diagnostics, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required.
• BLS certification required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive patient assessments and determines diagnosis and treatment.
• Orders and interprets diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, therapies and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education for chronic illness management and wellness.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Cardiology

NCCPA Certification

ANCC/NP Certification

MN RN License

BLS Certification

DEA Certification

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA program

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: September 24, 2026 Department: 61005034 AHMHI Cardiac Surgery Providers Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 10 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community. Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (AHMHI) was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing expert clinical care, educating both the public and health care professionals and advancing the field of cardiology through research. Over the past 40 years, the Institute has grown to be one of the top-rated cardiovascular centers in the world, consistently nationally ranked by US News and World Report for cardiology and heart surgery.

Key Position Details

Hybrid - Rounding and OR work 1.0 position / 40 hours per week 10-hour days Inpatient and outpatient position Includes weekend rotation, approximately 1 weekend per month OR call expectations EMR: Excellian is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities: 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.

Benefits of joining our team: Invest in your wellbeing. You matter. At Allina Health, you’ll be supported in prioritizing yourself, your loved ones and what matters most to you. Whole person care. You’ll engage with our goal to ensure patients receive the right care for all aspects of their health, including mind, body, spirit and community. You will be part of a team recognized nationally and locally for its exceptional expertise and care.

Job Requirements: Principle Responsibilities: 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.

Benefits of joining our team: Invest in your wellbeing. You matter. At Allina Health, you’ll be supported in prioritizing yourself, your loved ones and what matters most to you. Whole person care. You’ll engage with our goal to ensure patients receive the right care for all aspects of their health, including mind, body, spirit and community. You will be part of a team recognized nationally and locally for its exceptional expertise and care.

Job Requirements: Master’s degree completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program required. At least one year of experience post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training preferred. Cardiology experience preferred. Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA -National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants upon hire required or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) - American Nurse Credentialing Center or (AANP) American Association for Nurse Practitioners required upon hire. Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire (NP candidates) Active MN NP/PA license (or ability to obtain). BLS certification required with in 180 days of hire. Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI). Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges.

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 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. 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

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.

For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)