About this opportunity
Locums - Allina Health Clinic - Buffalo lists this Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) opportunity in buffalo, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Orthopedic Surgery - Physician Assistant
Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) Location: Buffalo, Minnesota Schedule: 10:00PM - 6:30AM x 5 Term: 24-week assignment with the potential for extension Pay Rate: $107 - $115/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a locum tenens assignment in Buffalo, Minnesota. These positions are 24-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
• Provide orthopedic patient care services as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner covering a 6-8 month military leave contract • Work Monday through Friday with a rotating schedule including OR days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), clinic day (Wednesday), and administrative day (Friday), 7:00am–4:30pm • Perform morning rounds and occasional weekend coverage as needed • See 20–25 orthopedic patients per clinic day, including adolescent and adult patient populations • First assist in the OR for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and general orthopedic procedures • Apply casts, splints, and DME (durable medical equipment) as clinically indicated • Administer joint injections as part of orthopedic patient management • Utilize EPIC Excellian EMR system for clinical documentation and charting • Maintain active Minnesota license as a Physician Assistant (MN Board of Medical Practice) or Nurse Practitioner (Minnesota Board of Nursing) • Maintain current DEA and CSR credentials • Maintain current BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support certification (required within 180 days) • Maintain active Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or equivalent Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or equivalent) within specialty upon hire • Collaborate with 1 clinical support staff member on designated clinic days • Adhere to facility policies, procedures, and compliance documentation requirements
Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
Weekly pay every Friday
Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
24/7 Recruitment Support
Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
Worksite address
buffalo, MN, 55313, US
Who can apply
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