Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Spine

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

6h • $117,520 - $163,987

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Orthopedic Spine Surgery team. The role involves working collaboratively with spine surgeons, residents and fellows, and inpatient and outpatient allied health staff. The clinician will independently evaluate and work up patients, follow established patients, manage non-operative spine conditions, and facilitate access to spine surgeons for patients who may need surgery.

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. The goal is to meet patients’ needs in a timely and effective manner while improving the efficiency of spinal care delivery. The clinician will also interact with inpatient post-operative spine patients. The work includes a mix of outpatient and inpatient care, with both autonomous and team-based clinical responsibilities. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a healthcare provider in orthopedics or spine care is preferred.
• One to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience is preferred.
• ACLS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations and workups of patients with spinal conditions.
• Follow established patients and independently manage non-operative spine conditions.
• Facilitate access to spine surgeons for patients requiring surgical care.
• Lead the patient triage process.
• Conduct telehealth and traditional in-person clinical visits.
• Communicate with patients in response to messages and follow up on prescribed imaging, studies, and treatments.
• Provide inpatient interactions with post-operative spine patients.
• Collaborate with spine surgeons, residents and fellows, and inpatient and outpatient allied health staff.
• Potentially participate in research, publications, and education, depending on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level