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Gillette-Children lists this Physician Assistant-Spine Team opportunity in maple grove, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maple Grove Clinic
Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
The Spine Team has a need for a full time (1.0FTE) 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
At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients,families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit for further details regarding e-verify.
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Worksite address
maple grove, MN, 55311, US
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