Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Concussion

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Concussion

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our established Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Concussion Program. Provide specialized care for patients with concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and post-concussion symptoms while working alongside experienced PM&R physicians, APPs, and rehabilitation specialists. This collaborative, mission-driven role offers strong clinical support, engaged leadership, and the opportunity to help patients achieve meaningful recovery and improved function within one of Minnesota's leading rehabilitation programs.

Key Position Details:

• Hours/shifts: Monday - Friday daytime hours, no weekends, no call
• Locations: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Specialty Center

Job Description:

In the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Concussion role, you're an integral part of an interdisciplinary team consisting of physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, neuropsychology, and physicians. Together, you'll deliver comprehensive concussion care through an established concussion program.

Provides clinical care for patients in an outpatient setting

• Will conduct follow-up appointments and may complete patient assessments as appropriate
• 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's needs outside of advanced practice provider's scope
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff
• Acts as a 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

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited physician assistant program OR nurse practitioner program

Preferred Qualifications

• New Graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire OR Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• 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: $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.