Physician Assistant - General Surgery (casual) - Edina, MN

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Edina, MinnesotaPer Diem / PRNPhysician Assistant

Job Description

About the Role

Join Fairview Health Services as a Physician Assistant – General Surgery, Casual (Edina, MN) in United States. Job Overview Fairview is seeking a Casual General Surgery Physician Assistant to join the General Surgery team at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This is a casual position and will work on an as need basis to help cover leave of absences on the core team.

Key Responsibilities

will work closely with a well-established community General Surgery group and an experienced group of Advanced Practice Providers (APP), caring for patients with a diverse range of general, breast, surgical oncology, reflux, abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and bariatric disorders.

Provide first assist in the operating room Casual (as needed) scheduling Daytime hours: Monday – Friday 7:30.

Requirements

term and long

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Fairview Health Services in United States.

Key Skills

General SurgerySurgical AssistingInpatient CarePatient EducationDischarge PlanningBariatric SurgerySurgical OncologyBreast SurgeryColon SurgeryAbdominal Wall Reconstruction

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - General Surgery (casual) - Edina, MN at Fairview Health Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Fairview Health Services is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Edina, Minnesota.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Surgery, Surgical Assisting, Inpatient Care, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Provide surgical patient care and first assist in the operating room for a variety of general, oncologic, and bariatric conditions. Manage inpatient care including admissions, consults, daily rounding, and discharge planning.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, PTO, Sick and Safe Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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