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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Physician Assistant Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126k-$144k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Location Address

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted

September 24, 2026

Department

62742500 Orthopedic Surgery

Shift

  • Shift Length:
  • 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

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 Orthopedic Physician Assistant for United and East region 100%, St. Paul and Apple Valley clinic locations

  • 2-3 clinic days a week, 1-2 OR days a week
  • 5x8 hour day shifts
  • You will be in the call rotation – 3-4 weekends a year
  • Float among 3 MD teams
  • Weekend rotations - on call
  • Clinic schedule: 8am-430pm
  • Surgery schedule: Normally 7am start time; mid-afternoon end time depending on case load.

Job Description

Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team. 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

Preferred Qualifications

New Graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years' experience in Orthopedics preferred

  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
  • BLS Tier 1 - 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: $126,006 to $144,206 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 orthopedic patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ordering and interpreting diagnostics in collaboration with attending physicians. Prescribe medications and therapies, educate patients, make specialty referrals, and consult physicians when cases exceed the Physician Assistant’s scope or require clarification.

Requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and Minnesota Physician Assistant licensure are required, along with NCCPA certification and DEA registration upon hire. At least two years of orthopedic experience is preferred, while new graduates may be considered; BLS Tier 1 certification is required within 180 days.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentClinical DiagnosisOrthopedic CareMedication PrescribingChronic Illness ManagementMultidisciplinary TeamworkCase ManagementConsultationInpatient CareOutpatient Care

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Allina Health ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA)

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
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