Trauma Advanced Practice Provider - PA OR NP
Listed compensation
$147k-$170k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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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