Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

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 Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a NP or PA to join a collaborative team of advanced practice providers, surgeon consultants, fellows, residents, nurses, and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive hospital and clinic coverage for adult surgical patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures. NPs and PAs are integral members of a talented surgery team, where teamwork, learning, and collaboration are essential to meeting patient needs. Responsibilities include independent preoperative assessments, coordination of patient care, and management of surgical patients in both preoperative and postoperative outpatient settings. The NP/PA team also participates in all aspects of care for hospitalized patients, including admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education. Duties encompass comprehensive patient assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, with a high level of autonomy expected. This position includes coverage during weekdays and rotating Saturdays and is eligible for shift differential. Compensation and Benefits Total Compensation: CME and benefit‑eligible employees (50-100% FTE) receive up to 7 trip days (commensurate with time away from practice as approved off the schedule by a supervisor) and an annual allotment of $4,400. • State License Renewal Fees • DEA License Renewal Fees • Required professional certification and recertification fees • Membership dues for professional organizations • Subscriptions to professional journals • Registration fees for professional conferences and online or self‑study courses • One Apple iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone per year for patient care purposes. Relocation is allotted for candidates 70 or more miles away from Rochester, MN. Compensation is based off of education and experience; the base salary for this position ranges from $117,520.00 to $163,987.20. Shift Differential (Rochester, MCHS MN): Day – Evenings, Weekend (Fri. 11 PM – Sun. 11 PM) – $4.00 (7 AM to 3 PM), $7.80 (3 PM to 11 PM). PTO Accrual for Salaried Employees: Years of Service – PTO Hours Annually – PTO Hours per Pay Period Less than 2 – 224 – 8.62 2 – 264 – 10.15 10 – 280 – 10.77 15+ – 304 – 11.69 Qualifications Nurse Practitioner: Masters‑prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN and APRN license and certification as a: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP) Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP or AGPCNP) Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP or ACNPC‑AG) Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certification (GNP) Physician Assistant: 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. Registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is required. BLS, ACLS, is required. External and Internal candidates for this position are asked to attach 2-3 letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position. New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities. Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position. Exemption Status Exempt 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr