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Allina Health
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Cambridge)

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$138k-$162k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

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

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedication PrescribingChronic Illness ManagementMinimally Invasive SurgeryInpatient CareOutpatient CareCase Management

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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (pa)ranked against 365 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$138k–$162kSurgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$142k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Massachusetts13 active373 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 76% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Surgery pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (365 Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 365 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Student Loan Support Benefits (PSLF)

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.37M≈ 10.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,438/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.