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Summit Orthopedics

APP - Orthopedic Urgent Care

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An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$105,743 / year median in Minnesota

+16% projected growth

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APP - Orthopedic Urgent Care Summit Orthopedics - 3.3 Vadnais Heights, MN Job Details Full-time $113,152 - $141,440 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications BLS Certification Basic life support Advanced practice provider Full Job Description 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 — B etter together, O wn it, N imble, E xcellence, and S ervice — 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. Practices medicine with physician supervision in an orthopedic urgent care setting including conducting examinations and writing prescriptions. Within physician-advanced practice provider relationship, APPs exercise autonomy in medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. May include responsibility for education, research, and administrative services. This is a full-time opportunity with primary focus at our Vadnais Heights Orthopedic Urgent Care Campus. Schedule will include three 12 hour shifts weekly, 8am - 8pm with occasional weekend coverage (subject to change). Other locations for this role include our campuses in Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lakeville, Plymouth, and Woodbury, MN.
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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. 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. Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR. Establishes activity and work restrictions and/or return to work plans Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education. Documents patient information and care in medical record. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Experience Preferred 1 year(s): One year of experience as PA or NP, preferably in clinic setting, preferred. Prior orthopedic experience preferred. Education Required Masters or better in Nursing Masters or better in Physician Assistant Skills Required Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.