Precision in Practice, Purpose in Every Procedure — Surgical PA-C Opportunity in the Twin Cities

Overview

There is a particular kind of confidence that lives in the hands of a great surgical Physician Assistant — one built not just through training, but through thousands of moments of showing up, staying sharp, and putting patients first. If that sounds like you, then this opportunity was written with you in mind.

We are actively seeking a driven, compassionate, and clinically skilled PA-C to join a thriving surgical team in a full-time capacity. This is not a role where you will blend into the background. From your first day, you will be a trusted partner in the operating room, a reassuring presence at the bedside, and a key contributor to every phase of the patient care journey. Your expertise will be felt before the first incision, throughout the procedure, and long after the patient heads home to recover.

If you are looking for a place that genuinely respects your clinical instincts, values your input during complex decisions, and gives you the tools to do your best work — you have found it.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform thorough patient assessments that include detailed physical examinations and careful review of medical and surgical histories
• Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic imaging to support the evaluation and diagnosis of surgical conditions
• Work hand-in-hand with attending surgeons to develop individualized treatment and surgical care plans
• Provide intraoperative assistance, including OR preparation, patient positioning, and precise instrument handling throughout procedures
• Manage the full continuum of perioperative care — from pre-op education and medication administration to wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up coordination

Education Requirements

• Master's degree from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program
• Clinical rotations with a surgical concentration are strongly preferred

Certifications Required

• Active and unrestricted PA-C certification through NCCPA
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid state licensure as a Physician Assistant, or demonstrated eligibility to obtain

Core Skills and Attributes

• Solid foundational knowledge of surgical principles, sterile field management, and OR protocols
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex diagnostic data and contribute meaningfully to clinical decision-making
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that translate well across care teams and with patients and families
• Composure and adaptability in high-stakes, fast-moving surgical environments
• A patient-first mindset grounded in empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to dignity in care

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and financial support for continuing medical education
• A collaborative, supportive team culture with access to cutting-edge equipment and resources
• Clear pathways for professional growth within an expanding and forward-thinking healthcare organization

Your Impact in the OR and Beyond

Surgical Physician Assistants are often the quiet anchors of a care team — the ones who notice what others miss, who hold the space steady when tension rises, and who follow a patient's recovery long after the operating lights dim. That is exactly the kind of PA we are looking for.

In this role, you will contribute across a wide surgical scope — from laparoscopic and minimally invasive cases to more complex inpatient procedures requiring layered clinical coordination. But your fingerprints will also be all over the moments that happen outside the OR: the post-op visit where a patient finally exhales with relief, the family conference where you translate medical jargon into something a scared parent can understand, the follow-up note that catches a complication before it becomes a crisis.

This is a team that leads with humility and wins together. Your voice will be heard in rounds, in planning discussions, and in the everyday rhythms of a surgical unit that runs because people like you show up fully invested, every single shift.

Life in Minneapolis — Where Grit Meets Grace and Every Season Has Its Own Magic

Minneapolis has a way of surprising people. Those who arrive expecting bitter winters and flat terrain quickly discover something far richer — a city that is fiercely alive, deeply cultured, and genuinely welcoming in a way that few places manage to pull off.

The Twin Cities sit along the banks of the Mississippi River, and that waterway sets the tone for much of life here. In the warmer months, residents kayak, paddleboard, and cycle along miles of interconnected trails that weave through parks, neighborhoods, and lakeside corridors. Minneapolis boasts more lakes per capita than almost anywhere in the country, and locals treat them less like scenery and more like a second living room. Come winter, those same trails transform into cross-country ski paths and ice skating loops — and the community does not retreat indoors. They bundle up and lean into it, with a resilience that is downright infectious.

Beyond the outdoors, Minneapolis punches well above its weight culturally. The city is home to one of the most celebrated theater scenes in the nation, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant community, and a music legacy that stretches from jazz clubs to legendary concert venues. The food scene draws from a beautifully diverse population — Somali cuisine alongside Scandinavian bakeries, Vietnamese pho near Midwestern steakhouses — all reflecting a city that has made room for everyone at the table.

Neighborhoods here have personality. From the Victorian row houses of Summit Avenue to the buzzing nightlife of Uptown, the quiet charm of Southwest Minneapolis to the artsy energy of Northeast — you will find a pocket of the city that feels like it was built just for you. Housing remains relatively affordable compared to coastal metros, and the overall cost of living gives your compensation room to breathe and your savings real traction.

And the people? Warm does not even begin to cover it. Yes, you may have heard the term Minnesota Nice — but spend a few weeks here and you will realize it is not a stereotype. It is a way of life. Neighbors introduce themselves. Colleagues become friends. Community runs deep.

The Kind of PA We Are Looking For

We are not simply scanning resumes for the right number of years in a surgical suite. We are looking for someone who brings intellectual curiosity and emotional steadiness in equal measure — someone who asks good questions, listens to the answers, and shows up for patients the way they would want someone to show up for their own family.

Whether you are a newer PA eager to build your surgical skills within a structured and supportive environment, or a seasoned clinician looking for a team that finally matches your standards — this role has something real to offer you. What matters most is the quality of your attention, the integrity of your practice, and your genuine drive to make a difference in the lives of the people who trust you with their care.

Ready to Bring Your Skills Where They Will Truly Matter?

This is more than a career move. It is a chance to plant roots in a remarkable city while doing work that carries real weight — helping patients move through fear, through recovery, and back into the fullness of their lives.

If you are a PA-C with a passion for surgical medicine and a spirit that thrives in collaborative, high-acuity environments, we would love to start a conversation. Apply today and take the next step toward a role — and a life — that feels exactly right.