Physician Assistant Hospitalist - Fairview Ridges bei Summit Orthopedics

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis.   Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of:  Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment. 

The PA - Hospitalist practices medicine independently with minimal physician supervision. Within physician–physician assistant relationship, PA-Cs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Focuses on patient flow, appropriate lengths of stay, care coordination, patient admission and discharge processes and adherence to care protocols and pathways. May include responsibility for assisting physician in surgery, education, research, and administrative services.

Dynamic Physician Assistant opportunity to work in various roles in orthopedics with multiple different orthopedic specialties. PA’s first duty would be seeing hospital post-ops and consults primarily at various metro hospital locations. Providing orthopedic continuity for patients in the hospital setting and working with various orthopedic teams. Once hospital care is complete, the Hospitalist will see patients in the clinical setting in our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinic alongside other PA’s. Surgical training and assisting in cases are a part of the role where/as needed.  

This is a full-time position working within the Fairview Ridges Hospital. This role will require Monday through Friday availability with some evening coverage. This role has some flexibility with the schedule to best meet the needs of the team and patient care

• Independently practices medicine in a hospital setting.
• 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 an APP’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.
• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.
• 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.
• Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.
• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record.
• Assists in performance improvement around quality, operational effectiveness and efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 - $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 1100+ 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.