Neurointerventional Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$56.48-$78.15/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Location Address
- 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
- November 06, 2026
Department: 31009906 ABSI Neuroscience ANW
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length
10 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
Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for an opportunity to work in a well-established neurointerventional practice at United Hospital in St. Paul. We treat the highest volume of brain aneurysms in the Upper Midwest and provide the highest level of endovascular treatment for acute stroke and other vascular abnormalities of the brain and spine. We also perform a variety of other image-guided neurological procedures.
You will be assisting a group of Physicians and other Advanced Practice Providers in caring for neurointerventional patients in both the hospital and clinic settings. Responsibilities revolve around the active care and management of both elective and critically ill patients. Of note, this is not a procedural role.
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.
Participates in Health Care Team
- Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
- Acts as resource to members of the team.
- Works with primary care team for program development.
- Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
- Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
Preferred Qualifications
New graduates may be considered. Prefer 2 years experience in Neurology
- 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: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- 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
The provider will assist physicians in managing neurointerventional patients in both hospital and clinic settings, including performing assessments and developing treatment plans. They will also serve as an educator and consultant to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and possess a valid Minnesota Physician Assistant license. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience in neurology and relevant certifications such as NCCPA, ACLS, and BLS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurointerventional Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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 383 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Allina Health ranks #7 of 14 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in surgery (pa) | ranked against 383 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $117k–$163k | Surgery median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Washington | 21 active | 391 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 835 in the last 30 days | 508 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | +5.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Allina Health | #7 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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