Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

18h

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is nationally ranked. This clinical role in Orthopedic Spine Surgery involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes spine surgeons, residents and fellows, and inpatient and outpatient allied health staff. The NP or PA will conduct independent evaluations and workups, follow established patients, independently manage non-operative spine conditions, and help surgical patients access the spine surgeon services they need.

The position supports patient access by leading triage, conducting telehealth and in-person visits, responding directly to patient messages, and following up on prescribed imaging, studies, and treatments. It also includes inpatient interactions with postoperative spine patients. The role offers a mix of outpatient and inpatient work, with both autonomous and team-based clinical responsibilities. The selected candidate will join a productive complex spine surgery care team. Participation in research, publications, and education may be possible depending on departmental needs. This is a clinical role without intra-operative duties. After-hours and weekend availability are not required at this time.

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: a master's-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Minnesota RN license and certification as an FNP, ACNP, or ANP.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, current PA certification by NCCPA, and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
• Eligible for DEA registration.
• Completion of a BLS course.
• Ability to provide non-operative spine care independently in a team-based atmosphere while working closely with surgeons and surgical colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• External candidates must upload 2–3 letters of reference with the online application; for new graduates, letters must be from clinical preceptors.
• Mayo Clinic employees must upload their three most recent performance evaluations with the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a health care provider within orthopedics or spine.
• One to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent patient evaluations and workups.
• Follow established patients and independently manage non-operative spine conditions.
• Facilitate access to spine surgeon services for surgical patients.
• Lead the patient triage process.
• Conduct telehealth and traditional in-person clinical visits.
• Communicate directly with patients in response to messages and follow up on prescribed imaging, studies, and treatments.
• Interact with postoperative spine patients in the inpatient setting.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons and surgical colleagues to facilitate surgical care efficiently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time