APP - Trauma

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 — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — 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.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Trauma will work closely with orthopedic trauma surgeons to manage patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue trauma. Provides care to patients with severe injuries, including patient assessments, coordination of care, discharge and referrals, surgical first assist, post-operative care, and communication with trauma team.

This is a full-time position based at our Plymouth Bass Lake Campus.  This role will require Monday - Friday availability with on-call responsibility.  Must be flexible to float to other Summit locations as needed.  Other primary sites will likely include Eagan, Eden Prairie, Forest Lake, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Vadnais Heights, and Woodbury, MN (subject to change).  This position will also include some hospital coverage.

• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.


• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.


• 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 a PA's scope of work.


• Prepares patients for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.


• Functions as a first of second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.


• Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medication.


• Administers injections, participates in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.


• Counsels patient/family on preventative health care, including pre and post -operative education.


• Documents patient information and care in medical records.


• Participates in physician call and rounding schedule rotation.


• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.


• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $99,286 to $124,108 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, education reimbursement, 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 1200+ 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.