Physician Assistant-Spine Team

Gillette Children's; Maple Grove, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Part time

Job summary

Gillette Children's in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant (0.8 FTE) to support outpatient, inpatient, perioperative, and surgical spine care. You will work with Gillette physicians and nurse practitioners to enhance spine service delivery and patient outcomes in a family-centered model.

The role involves independent and collaborative management of spine concerns, interpretation of imaging and labs, documenting care plans, and assisting in the operating room.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program and certified or eligible by NCCPA.
• Licensure as a PA in Minnesota or eligible for licensure; prescriptive authority.
• Current CPR certification through American Heart Association or within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to drive to multiple locations.
• Successfully pass the written generalist examination every 6 years from initial certification.

Responsibilities

• Independent and collaborative management of a range of spine concerns in inpatient, outpatient, peri-operative, and surgical settings
• Management and running of an independent schedule
• Management and interpretation of spine related studies including imaging, labs, tests and procedures and prescribing of medications
• Between visit care coordination and management of acute issues
• Educate patient/family on diagnoses, management, and peri-operative topics
• Function as first or second assist in the operating room

Skills

PA licensure Minnesota

NCCPA certification

Prescriptive authority

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification/eligibility

Job description

Maple Grove Clinic
Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA

The Spine Team has a need for a part time (0.8FTE) Physician Assistant to support outpatient, inpatient, perioperative care, and in surgical settings to meet increasing clinical demand and provide timely, high-quality patient care.

The Physician Assistant will provide care to patients in a family-centered model with complex acute, critical and chronic health care conditions, advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families. Delivers comprehensive patient care which maximizes outcomes in a manner consistent with the organization’s mission, philosophies and in accordance with professional practice standards. Under the guidance of the physician(s), the PA-C assesses, diagnoses, plans, and manages patients with acute and chronic injury or illness. Duties may include, performing procedures, ordering and interpreting lab results; prescribing medications, durable equipment and advanced therapeutic interventions, developing care plans, implementing transitions in levels of care; providing supportive research and education and fostering leadership in the advanced PA-C role. This position will work with Gillette physicians and nurse practitioners to enhance Gillette’s current medical service delivery model.

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary range for this opportunity is $113,880 to $170,830, with a median salary of $142,355. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Independent and collaborative management of a range of spine concerns in inpatient, outpatient, peri-operative, and surgical settings


• Management and running of an independent schedule


• Management and interpretation of spine related studies including imaging, labs, tests and procedures and prescribing of medications


• Between visit care coordination and management of acute issues


• Educate patient/family on diagnoses, management, and peri-operative topics


• Function as first or second assist in the operating room

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program and certified or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA);


• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a PA in Minnesota; certification and prescriptive authority


• Ability to drive to multiple locations


• Current CPR certification through American Heart Association, or within 90 days of hire


• Successfully pass the written generalist examination every 6 years from the initial date of certification.

Preferred:

• Two years relevant clinical experience


• Two years relevant surgical experience


• Experience with pediatric patients, spine patients, or both

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative:

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion:

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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