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Rochester, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Supervisor of Neurosurgery

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$134K - $188K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

This dynamic position will join a fast paced and complex department that offers
a full spectrum care to neurosurgical patients in the inpatient and outpatient
settings. Included in the NP/PA scope are complex patients in the Neuro Critical
Care Unit, the Emergency Department, the Neurosurgical inpatient unit and
outpatients being evaluated for or returning post-surgery. Responsibilities
include supervising a growing team of NP/PAs who manage patients across their
continuum of care and assist with bedside procedures under the supervision of a
physician.  

The incumbent will serve as a vital partner to department leadership, surgeons,
residents, allied health professionals, and the NP/PA team, fostering a culture
of collaboration and innovation to deliver exceptional patient care. With an
unwavering commitment to safety and an outstanding patient experience, this role
will help shape and elevate the standard of excellence across every touchpoint
of care.  

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
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/] – 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.

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.
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations] 

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" [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].  Mayo Clinic participates
in E-Verify
[https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] 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.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will supervise a team of NP/PAs managing neurosurgical patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including the Neuro Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department. They will also serve as a key partner to department leadership and surgeons to foster a culture of collaboration and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification or a master’s prepared Nurse Practitioner with FNP certification. Current Minnesota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

NeurosurgeryDecision makingClinical supervisionEmergency medicine

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Rochester, Minnesota
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA/FSA
Retirement Package
Continuing Education
Advancement Opportunities