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Allina Health
Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Trauma Advanced Practice Provider - PA OR NP

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$147k-$170k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location Address

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted

September 25, 2026

Department

62835615 General Surgery North

Shift

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length

10 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 NP/PA Trauma and General Surgery
  • Locations: Mercy/Unity hospitals
  • 10-hour shifts day/evening/night (group rotates coverage of various shifts)
  • Occasional weekends
  • Mostly surgical work; no clinic
  • General Surgery work includes OR, patient rounding, elective & ACS

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/Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications

3 years experience. Consideration will be given to lesser experienced applicants and new grads if prior knowledge of trauma care is demonstrated

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice or Licensed Nurse Practitioner - 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) or equivalent Nurse Practitioner certification required upon hire
  • Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
  • ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support from American College of Surgeons 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: $147,243 to $169,998 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

Provides comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient consultations as part of a surgical team. Performs patient rounding, assists in the operating room, and manages both elective and acute care surgery cases.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current licensure in Minnesota. Candidates must hold or obtain certifications including ACLS, BLS, NCCPA/NP certification, and ATLS.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningSurgical AssistancePrescribing MedicationsCase ManagementConsultationMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Trauma Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 68% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k 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

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most of 13,275 Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Coon Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 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.

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

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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)