Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ( – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is ranked amongst the top Orthopedic Departments nationwide. This unique position in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at the Mayo Clinic allows the NP or PA to work collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary care team including spine surgeons, residents/fellows, in-patient and outpatient allied health staff. The NP or PA will perform independent evaluations and workups, as well as following established patients with the goal of independently managing non-operative spine conditions and facilitating access for surgical patients to the spine surgeon service(s) you support.

This role will foster patient access via leading the triage process, conducting telehealth visits, directly communicating with patients (in response to patient messages and/or follow-up of imaging/studies/treatments prescribed) and traditional in-person clinical visits, all to insure we are meeting the needs of our patients with spinal conditions in a timely and effective fashion while improving the efficiency of our spinal care delivery.

This position will also provide in-patient interactions with post-operative spine patients. This unique role will allow a diverse mix of outpatient and inpatient experiences, as well as autonomous and team-based clinical work.. The selected candidate will join a highly productive complex spine surgery care team. There is potential to participate in research, publications and education depending on the needs of the Department. At this time, after-hours, weekend availability will not be required. This is a clinical role without intra-operative duties.

Qualifications

Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Must have current Minnesota RN license and certification as a FNP, ACNP or ANP,

Or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.

Candidate must be eligible for DEA registration.

Experience working as a health care provider within orthopedics/spine is preferred.

Completion of BLS course required and ACLS preferred. One to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience preferred. Spine specific training will be provided.

Ability to work in a team-based atmosphere providing non-operative spine care independently while closely working with surgeons and surgical colleagues to efficiently facilitate surgical patients. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential for effective interactions with patients, family members, and colleagues in multiple disciplines. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

External candidates: to be considered for this position please upload 2-3 letters of reference to your online application.

New graduates: letters of reference must be from clinical preceptors.

Mayo Clinic employees: to be considered for this position please upload 3 most recent performance evaluations to your online application.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$117,520.00 - $163,987.20

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday

Weekend Schedule

NA

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" ( . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify ( and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Madeline Ecklund

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.