Dr. Shekitta Acker
Program Director Physician Assistant Program · Franklin Heating Station
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Professional Overview
Dr. Shekitta Acker is a Program Director Physician Assistant Program, currently affiliated with Franklin Heating Station, based in Rochester, MN. As a physician assistant, Dr. Acker contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Rochester, MN. They have been with Franklin Heating Station for 5 years. Dr. Acker holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Philosophy - PhD and Master's degree, from Simmons University and Alderson Broaddus University. Franklin Heating Station operates in the Energy Utilities & Waste sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Rochester, MN healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Shekitta Acker is one of them.
- 447 Physician Assistants are based in MN (out of 29,924 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 4 contacts at Franklin Heating Station are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in MN: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in MN: Mayo Clinic (44), Twin Cities Orthopedics (22), Healthpartners (20).
- 0% of Physician Assistants in MN hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 86% of Physician Assistants in MN have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Shekitta Acker is based in Rochester, MN. They are currently affiliated with Franklin Heating Station.
Dr. Shekitta Acker specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Program Director Physician Assistant Program.
Dr. Shekitta Acker currently works at Franklin Heating Station. They have been there for 5 years.
Dr. Shekitta Acker attended Simmons University and Alderson Broaddus University.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in MN typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.