Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Cambridge)
Listed compensation
$138k-$162k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Location Address
- 701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008-1920
- October 22, 2026
Department: 62835615 General Surgery North
Shift: Day (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
- 1.0 FTE 8 hour day shifts
- No weekend work
- Blend of clinic, inpatient, and OR
- Gain exposure to bread and butter General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, and minimally invasive/robotic surgery
- Help support the Cambridge General Surgery Practice as a whole.
- Locations: Cambridge Hospital & Cambridge Clinic
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.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Physician Assistant working in a General Surgery setting
- Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource 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: $137,530 to $162,074 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).
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient care across clinic, inpatient, and operating room settings, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment, prescriptions, and referrals. Educate patients and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams, consulting the attending physician when cases exceed the Physician Assistant’s scope or require clarification.
Requirements
Requires a master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and at least three years of Physician Assistant experience in General Surgery. Applicants must hold Minnesota Physician Assistant licensure, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration upon hire, and obtain ACLS-BLS Tier 2 certification within 180 days.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Cambridge) at Allina Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 365 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 45 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 76% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (pa) | ranked against 365 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $138k–$162k | Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$142k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Massachusetts | 13 active | 373 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 7% remote · 76% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Surgery pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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