Physician Assistant - MIGS

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); Sur place; USD 77 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Résumé du poste

Allina Health is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to join the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) program across multiple sites. The PA provides first-assist in the OR, perioperative and postoperative care, and supports continuity of care through the surgical episode.

You will work with four fellowship-trained MIGS surgeons, participate in high-volume robotic and MIS gynecologic surgeries, and travel between Mercy Hospital, Abbott Northwestern, United Hospital, and ambulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in MN required upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide first-assist and perioperative support for MIGS surgeries.
• Perform preoperative evaluations and manage perioperative orders and inpatient/outpatient care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and OR staff to ensure safe surgical care.
• Coordinate inpatient postoperative rounds, discharge planning and follow-up.

Formation

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

Description du poste

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

September 23, 2026

Department:

62894410 Allina Health Group OB GYN North

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

The Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive perioperative, inpatient, and outpatient support for a growing regional MIGS program. Working collaboratively with four fellowship-trained MIGS surgeons, the PA assists in the operating room, manages perioperative care, rounds on hospitalized postoperative patients, and supports continuity of care across the surgical episode.

Key Position Details:

Schedule

• Primarily Monday through Friday, daytime hours
• No routine call at this time
• Future program growth may require participation in evening, night, weekend, and holiday coverage for urgent gynecologic surgical cases

Practice Locations

• Allina Health Mercy Hospital
• Abbott Northwestern Hospital
• United Hospital
• Brooklyn Park Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Vadnais Heights Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Clinic at location TBD

Travel between sites is required.

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to work alongside four fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons.
• High-volume robotic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery practice.
• Broad clinical exposure including operative, inpatient, and outpatient care.
• Regional role supporting multiple hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Opportunity to help develop and expand a growing MIGS program and future urgent gynecologic surgery coverage model.
• Longitudinal involvement across the entire surgical episode, from consultation and surgical planning through hospitalization and postoperative recovery.

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide first-assist and perioperative support for MIGS surgical procedures. The PA may also perform preoperative evaluations, see patients in the clinic, enter and manage preoperative and postoperative orders, conduct inpatient postoperative rounds, assist with discharge planning, and provide outpatient consultation and follow-up care. When operating room coverage is not required, the PA will provide clinic support, including surgical consultations, preoperative visits, and postoperative follow-up appointments.

• Serve as first assist for minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, including robotic, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and vaginal complexed procedures.
• Complete preoperative assessments, coordinate surgical readiness, and manage perioperative orders and patient care activities.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing teams, and operating room staff to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care.
• Support perioperative planning and assist with urgent and emergent gynecologic surgical procedures as needed.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient postoperative care, including daily rounds, recovery assessments, treatment planning, and discharge coordination.
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex benign gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, and adnexal masses.
• Conduct preoperative consultations, surgical counseling, and postoperative follow-up visits to support patients throughout their care journey.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, imaging, and laboratory studies, collaborating with MIGS surgeons to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care, referrals, and communication among patients, families, consultants, and care teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year surgical experience, preferably with OB/GYN surgeries and procedures

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of 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. 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.