Location Address:
500 South Maple St
Waconia, MN 55387
Date Posted:
January 08, 2026
Department:
61005041 AHMHI Ridgeview Providers
Shift:
Shift Length:
10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
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.
This position is based primarily through Allina's partnership with Ridgeview Medical Center. Patients in the west metro have access to cardiovascular and vascular care close to home through a partnership with Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Ridgeview Heart Center.
This unique partnership provides patients with one-on-one consultations with heart and vascular providers from the Minneapolis Heart Institute, including specialized imaging services at Ridgeview’s Chaska and Waconia Campuses.
Ridgeview’s Waconia Campus includes a life-saving cardiac catheterization lab — providing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and interventional services.
Key Position Details:
This position will support inpatient, Cath Lab, and outpatient services. Inpatient and pre/post Cath Lab support will be provided at the Ridgeview Medical Center location in Waconia. Outpatient care will be provided at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center Chaska location, Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center Waconia (Professional Building) location, and two outreach locations at Lakeview Clinic and Glencoe.
- 1.0 FTE
- Four 10-hour shifts/week
- Procedures/cardioversion interest necessary
- Weekend call - 6 weekends/year. Premium pay provided.
- General cardiology support
Job Description:
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 situations 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.
Principle Responsibilities
- 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 when working to manage chronic illness 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.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- New grads will be considered with heavy ICU experience or rotations specific to cardiology
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as practicing Advanced Practice Provider preferred
- Experience in Cardiology preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
- Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $55.24 to $76.43 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
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 as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
