Physician Assistant - Float

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family
has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first
environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and
Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected,
valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative,
community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.  

This Physician Assistant role will float to various Summit teams and locations
to provide support throughout the organization in various settings (Clinic,
Orthopedic Urgent Care, ASC's, Hospital).  Could include both east and west
metro locations. As a float you will have the opportunity to train in a variety
of settings/sub-specialties (sports med/hand/foot ankle/spine etc..) which may
provide opportunities to transition to a role on a specific MD Team, Orthopedic
Urgent Care, or a Hospitalist role.

This is a full-time role will be expected to float to various locations based on
needs of clinic teams and Orthopedic Urgent Care locations.  Monday - Friday
schedule, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change).  This role will provide
coverage during the day while also being part of an evening/holiday rotation.

COVID:  Providers (PA/NP) –that will work in non-Summit locations may need to

be fully vaccinated or have been granted an approved medical or religious exemption prior to start date.  (These guidelines are determined by each non-Summit location and will be adhered to as appropriate.)

* The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating
room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer
closure of wounds, etc.
* Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies
including use of CPR.
* Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation,
administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
* Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and
patient evaluation/care.
* Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more
complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of
work.
* Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.
* Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage
simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
* Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post-
operative education.
* Personal Growth. Expansion. Teamwork. Innovation. Be a part of a truly
patient-first environment and an organization that cares about their
employees.
* Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including
performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds,
etc.
* Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies
including use of CPR.
* Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation,
administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.
* Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and
patient evaluation/care.
* Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more
complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of
work.
* Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.
* Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage
simple fracture management/cast application and removal.
* Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post-
operative education.
* Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 to $141,440 per year. The
hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form
of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base
salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our
vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  This includes medical,
dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit
sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary
compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education,
experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western
Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty
clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing,
therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of
physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and
therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care
designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.  

 Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees
and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.