Breast Oncology -Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Overview

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. The Allina Health Cancer Institute is built upon the foundation of Allina’s current cancer program, recognized for clinical expertise, care coordination and compassionate care. Strengths include:

• 50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year.
• #1 in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities.
• #1 breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
• Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families.
• 17 locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

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 settings 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.

• 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 for chronic illness management or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.

• Participates in health care team
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Acts as resource to members of the team.
• Works with primary care team for program development.
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree – Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• New Graduates may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in Oncology/Hematology

• Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire (NPs)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - ANCC certification within specialty or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) – required upon hire.
• MN NP/PA license required upon hire.
• BLS required within 180 days
• DEA registration required upon hire

• Medium Work
• Lifting up to 32 lbs occasionally; up to 25 lbs frequently (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy)

• 1.0 FTE. Monday–Friday business hours.
• Manage breast patients and collaborate with three attending breast medical oncologists to implement care plans.
• Provide care for other solid tumor patients as needed.
• Clinic-focused position located in the Piper Breast at Center Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Includes care for active treatment patients, infusion center support, sexual health visits for patients with cancer, and survivorship visits.
• Inpatient rounding every 6th weekend is part of responsibilities.

Pay Range: $135,096 to $164,216 per year. The starting pay depends on experience, education and union agreement (if applicable).

Allina Health offers a comprehensive benefits program to support total well-being for employees and their families, including up to $100 in well-being dollars, navigators, programs, coaching, and tools. Allina also offers employee resource groups (ERGs) and involvement in community activities.

• 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
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and union status