HPA Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant Oncology for a locum tenens job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 2 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

One of our Partners in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support its Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgical Oncology program. The provider will assist in the management of complex surgical oncology patients across the inpatient continuum, collaborating with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

This role features a Monday–Friday day schedule, no call, no weekends, and a highly competitive pay structure.

Pay Ranking: Top 8% of 2025 national market rates for Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Estimated Total Assignment Earnings $50K+

• Coverage Dates: March 9, 2026 – June 8, 2026

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• Shift Length: 8-hour days (40 hours/week)

• No Call / No Weekends

• Joint Commission–certified agency (HPA Healthcare)

• Travel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA Healthcare

• Malpractice Insurance: Provided (claims-made policy)

Program Strengths

• #1 inpatient cancer surgery program in the Twin Cities

• #1 breast cancer program in the Twin Cities

• 50,000+ cancer patients cared for annually across 17 sites

• Supported by 20+ oncology nurse navigators

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, or HPB patient management

• Competency in post-operative management, drain/wound care, and pre-surgical coordination

• Strong procedural knowledge and clinical judgment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment

• Conduct and document comprehensive inpatient assessments

• Manage pre- and post-operative care plans for HPB surgical patients

• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests under attending supervision

• Assist in the OR when needed (patient prep, assistance, closure)

• Perform wound care, drain management, and discharge planning

• Educate patients and families on recovery, expectations, and care coordination

• Collaborate daily with surgical and nursing teams for continuity of care

HPA Healthcare Job ID #3​5​4​6. Posted job title: Surgical Oncology Locum Tenens Physician Assistant

About HPA Healthcare

Proudly Joint Commission Certified, HPA Healthcare is a woman and minority owned company based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina; we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.

We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.

Our Mission

At HPA Healthcare, our mission is simple: do the right thing for patients—always. We are committed to improving patient outcomes by bridging healthcare access gaps with skilled, compassionate clinicians who excel in diverse populations and clinical settings. By fostering trust with patients, supporting families, and collaborating with care teams, we empower our clinicians to deliver the high-quality, patient-centered care that every individual deserves.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Life insurance