Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery

Mayo Clinic

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United States$119k–167kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mayo Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be an integral part of the hospital practice, being the primary contact to facilitate communication between the multidisciplinary care teams to provide evidence based best practice care, assist in patient education, and coordinate discharge planning.

provide evidence based best practice care, assist in patient education, and coordinate discharge planning.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Mayo Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery.

Key Skills

Orthopedic surgery supportPostoperative carePatient educationDischarge planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentTime managementCommunication skillsEvidence-based practiceTeam-based care

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program and possess current state licensure and certification. Completion of a BLS course is required, with ACLS certification preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery position at Mayo Clinic includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Mayo Clinic is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Mayo Clinic lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $120k to $167k annually.

This is approximately 72% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($120k–$167k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic surgery support, Postoperative care, Patient education, Discharge planning, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical assessment, Time management, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will facilitate postoperative care for orthopedic surgical patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge planning, providing patient education, and serving as the primary contact for care team co...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, HSA, FSA, Retirement package, Continuing education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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