Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Job Description The Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato General Surgery/Trauma Department is hiring for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner. The current practice consists of 5 General Surgeons covering trauma, bariatric, and colorectal specialties and 5 NP/PA’s. Due to relocation, the practice seeks to replace a PA/NP to maintain practice standards. Primary job responsibilities include patient evaluations (consultations and post‑surgical care), functioning as a first assist in the operating room, and acute management of patients during level‑red trauma activations. Additional duties comprise ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; formulating diagnostic impressions; developing and implementing treatment plans; monitoring effectiveness of interventions; prescribing pharmacological and non‑pharmacological therapies. The role involves operative first assist, inpatient management, and ambulatory care patient responsibilities. Qualifications Nurse Practitioner: Masters‑prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current MN RN and APRN license with certification as an FNP or ACNP. Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA with the MN State Board of Medical Practice. Additional Qualifications: 2 years’ experience preferred; new graduates may be considered. Previous first assist experience preferred. Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required at start date. 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. About the Team Our team spans multiple campuses across the United States and international locations, fostering a collaborative environment where clinical excellence and personal growth thrive. 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. 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. Job Info Job Identification: 381279 Job Category: Healthcare Support Posting Date: 04/24/2026, 08:35 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: 56071 Benefits Eligible: Yes Compensation Detail: $123,427.20 - $172,244.80 / year (at a 1.0 FTE) Schedule Details: Typically M‑F 7:30‑4:00 with shared responsibilities for weekend shifts and overnight call in a ratio of 1:5‑6. Weekend Schedule: Weekend and night coverage shared in a ratio of 1:5‑6. Union Job: No Area of Interest: 1 Surgery Marketing Category: 1 Advanced Practice Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr