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Rochester, Minnesota · Hybrid

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120K–$167K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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 Division of Occupational Health Services at Mayo Clinic in Rochester is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work as part of our multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Healthcare to employees and staff at Mayo Clinic.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Occupational Health Services team. This role is ideal for a confident, autonomous provider with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. New graduates will not be considered for this position.

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Occupational Health Services provides comprehensive occupational medicine services to Mayo Clinic employees while leading key population health initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This highly specialized role requires clinical expertise in occupational medicine, employee health, infectious disease, workforce safety, and applicable regulatory standards.

Primary responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical assessments; ordering, interpreting, and managing diagnostic testing; recognizing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions; providing health promotion and disease prevention counseling; and conducting occupational evaluations for work-related injuries, illnesses, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty determinations.

The NP/PA is responsible for delivering a broad range of occupational health services while overseeing the management of employees through 20 occupational health surveillance programs.

In addition, the NP/PA collaborates closely with Environmental Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Human Resources, departmental leaders, and other institutional stakeholders to promote employee health, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational well-being. The role also provides leadership in occupational health initiatives designed to enhance employee health outcomes, support a safe work environment, and meet federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements.

As an academic organization, all providers, including NP/PA's, will be expected to participate in education and research opportunities within the division. This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement when staffing and workload needs allow. Regular on-site presence is required to support clinical operations, employee care, and departmental coverage. Per Mayo Clinic policy, candidates must reside within 100 miles of the assigned Mayo Clinic campus.

Qualifications

Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as a FNP 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.

BLS certification and DEA registration required.

To be considered for this position please upload two letters of reference to your online application.

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.

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)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Infectious disease managementFitness-for-duty evaluationsClinical documentationPatient care

Occupational Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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).

Of the 48 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 52% have no call, 71% require no weekends — this position is remote.

What does the Occupational Medicine NP market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · above average in occupational medicine (np)ranked against 238 Occupational Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$167kOccupational Medicine NP median $139k (middle half $139k–$159k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingremotepeers: 25% remote · 52% no call · 71% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine NP hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 32 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 55 postings, 159 closed
New Occupational Medicine NP listings102 in the last 30 days68 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine NP pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (238 Occupational Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine at Mayo Clinic a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine (NP) — ranked against 238 active Occupational Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.7
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package
Hybrid work arrangement