Orthopedics - Spine Physician Assistant

Facility in Crookston, MN seeking Spine Surgery PA-c locums coverage

Rates: $120/hr

Opportunity Highlights

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday Thursday (occasional Friday as needed). Hours: Consistent 8 9 hours per day. NO CALL: No weekends, no nights, and no holiday coverage. Setting: Split responsibilities between the Operating Room (OR) and Outpatient Clinic. Duration: Initially posted as an 8-week need, but this is an ongoing position until a full-time hire is secured. Important Note: The client WILL NOT consider 2 week on/2 week off rotations due to the continuous nature of spine care involved

. Position Overview & Duties

The APP will support two incoming orthopedic surgeons (one spine specialist) and will split time between:

OR Coverage (1 2 days/week): Assisting with surgical procedures, primarily minimally invasive spine cases. Some total joint support and potential exposure to scoliosis cases. Clinic Coverage: Managing a panel of patients for general musculoskeletal, spine, and occasional total joint support. The APP will work within a highly coordinated surgical team, including a Spine Navigator RN and OR surgical techs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Credential: FNP or Physician Assistant (PA). Experience: Strong experience in Orthopedics and/or Spine surgery is essential. Proficiency: Must be comfortable and experienced in both OR and Clinic settings, especially with minimally invasive spine procedures. Schedule Preference: Values a steady, no-call schedule. Credentialing & Licensing

Licensure: Active Minnesota (MN) license is preferred, but candidates eligible for MN licensure will be considered. Start Date: Seeking coverage starting Late December or Early January. Process: Standard verification and vetting required before a Zoom/Teams call. Facility may support credentialing via proxy. About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency