Oncology, Physician Assistant- Thoracic Surgery

Job Description

Location Address:

800 East 28th St STE 404 Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723

Date Posted:

June 17, 2026

Department:

31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis ANW

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

The Allina Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that combines surgical expertise with compassionate patient care.

Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE) will consider .81.0 FTE
Hours: MondayFriday, 8-hour shifts
Call/Rounding: None currently; may change in the future

Location: Position is located in Minneapolis on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Campus and includes outreach at our Coon Rapids location.

Team Structure:

• 3 Thoracic Surgeons
• 3 Physician Assistants
• A small, close-knit team committed to excellence and teamwork

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operating room for thoracic surgical procedures
• Provide inpatient care and participate in clinic visits
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and advanced practice providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Allina Health Cancer Institute Highlights: 

• Hybrid model blending academic-level medicine with the accessibility of a community-based practice 
• Over 100 highly trained oncology specialists, including medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists 
• Eighteen comprehensive cancer care locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin 
• Industry-leading integrative oncology and high-risk cancer surveillance programs 
• Accreditation from ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx for quality, excellence, and safety 

Job Description:

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients
  • 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.
  • Refers for specialty care when determined.
  • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team
  • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
  • Acts as resource to members of the team.
  • Works with primary care team for program development.
  • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
  • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• New Graduates may be considered. Minimum of 2 years of experience in thoracic surgery or surgical experienced preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• BLS required within 180 Days
• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon 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: $135,096 to $164,216 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

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. Thats 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.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

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.