Physician Assistant - Float

Summit Orthopedics Physician Assistant Role

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better Together, Own It, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment. This Physician Assistant role will float to various Summit teams and locations to provide support throughout the organization in various settings (Clinic, Orthopedic Urgent Care, ASC's, Hospital). Could include both east and west metro locations. As a float you will have the opportunity to train in a variety of settings/sub-specialties (sports med/hand/foot ankle/spine etc..) which may provide opportunities to transition to a role on a specific MD Team, Orthopedic Urgent Care, or a Hospitalist role. This is a full-time role will be expected to float to various locations based on needs of clinic teams and Orthopedic Urgent Care locations. Monday - Friday schedule, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change). This role will provide coverage during the day while also being part of an evening/holiday rotation.

The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR. Prepares patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation. Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care. Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of work. Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications. Administers injections, participates in suture and dressing removal and manages simple fracture management/cast application and removal. Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post-operative education. Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 to $141,440 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle. Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Skills

Required: Basic Life Support Novice

Education

Required: Masters or better in Physician Assistant or related field.

Experience

Preferred: Previous PA experience in orthopedic setting is preferred. Qualified candidates must be licensed as a PA in the state of Minnesota.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Cert Physician Assistant