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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine

Physician AssistantIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$167k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

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 Sports Medicine allows the NP or PA to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team including surgeons, residents/fellows, athletic trainers/physical therapists, and in-patient as well as outpatient allied health staff.

The NP or PA will assist the assigned staff consultant in all aspects of patient care in the clinical setting, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and postoperative care, with a focus on hip preservation. Patient care in the operating room and surgical assisting is expected.

Independent calendars as experience is gained. Opportunities to cover other orthopedic subspecialties and work with 40+ Advanced Practice Providers within the orthopedic surgery department. There is potential to participate in research and publications depending on the assigned service and the needs of the Department.

At this time, no after-hours call is required, or planned, but may be instituted at a future date.

Qualifications

Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Must have current Minnesota RN license and certification as an 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.

Completion of BLS course required and ACLS preferred. One to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience preferred, but not required. Consultant specific training will be provided

Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and assume responsibility for inpatient/outpatient interaction. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for effective interactions with patients, family members, and colleagues in multiple disciplines. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

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.

Candidates for this position are asked to attach two letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Sports Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 62% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mayo Clinic ranks #7 of 24 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,429 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 38 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,429 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA and FSAs
Retirement Package
PSLF Eligible