*Job Posting Number:* 50047BR
*Job Posting Title:* Orthopedics Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
*Job Posting Category:* Advanced Practitioner/Provider, Surgical Services
*Work Site:* MCHS - SE MN - Austin
*Department:* Orthopedics
*Job Description*
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, MN is seeking a talented Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner works independently, and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, and provides care to patients in an Urgent/Emergent setting for all age groups.
The Mayo Clinic Health System of Austin is an integrated multi-specialty medical center with a staff of 70+ physicians serving an 80 bed hospital and busy outpatient practice.
We also have clinics located in Adams, Blooming Prairie, Grand Meadow, and LeRoy, MN.
The Medical Center recently completed a $28 million dollar expansion and renovation, in line with the institutional thrust to provide state-of-the-art care in Southern Minnesota.
Practice Description:
* 70 Physician multi-specialty group including Hospitalist Program
* 8 Clinic locations with large Physician referral base of 55,000
* 80 bed community hospital - Provides patient care in the outpatient (clinical) setting by performing independent post-operative care
* Upper & lower extremity post-operative casting & fracture casting, simple reductions, splinting, injections, and non-operative care
* Call rotation 2 out of 4 nights a week Monday-Thursday; no weekends or holidays; weekend rounding depending on census to be shared amongst NP/PA's and Physician
* Provision of care includes comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic procedures & assisting in the operating room as delegated by supervising surgeon
* Position is both clinical and surgical
* Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits, & Relocation Offered
Austin, MN is a community of 22,000, and is surrounded by prairies, rivers and valleys just 90 minutes south of Minneapolis/St.
Paul and 45 minutes west of Rochester.
Excellent public and parochial education system, including programming for students with special needs and gifted students.
Great recreation options including trout fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, camping, hiking, cycling, indoor/outdoor tennis, canoeing and golfing.
Upscale community offering many amenities not often found in communities this size.
Hormel Foods, a multi-nation food manufacturer and marketer, has its corporate headquarters in Austin.
Ideal candidate should be a team player and enjoy working closely with multi-specialty group members and communicates well with patients and colleagues.
Mayo Clinic has been recognized as the best hospital in the nation for 2014-2015 by /U.S.
News and World Report/ “America’s Best Hospitals”.
Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care.
We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 60,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education.
We offer a highly competitive compensation package, which includes exceptional benefits, and have been recognized by /FORTUNE/ magazine as one of the top 100 “Best Companies to Work For”.
If interested, please apply online at www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org , click on ‘Careers’ and reference BR.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Graham Frie, Physician Recruiter
Mayo Clinic Health System
frie.graham@mayo.edu
507-379-2018
www.almedcenter.org
*Basic Qualifications:*
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program, BS or MA.
Graduate of an approved Orthopedic Physician Assistant program or CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant program.
BCLS certification required.
*Other Qualifications:*
Professional excellence and good interpersonal and written communication skills.
One to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience is preferred.
Must have knowledge of the professional medical practice and ability to evaluate patient care.
Must have knowledge of organization structure, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in order to establish safe work environment.
*License or Certification:*
Current state registration and current NCCPA registration with recertification testing every 6 years.
Certified by NBOPA or NCCPA and maintain their certification by obtaining 100 hours of CME every two years.
Additionally, must possess current registration with the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
Special consultant specific training will be provided.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification strongly encouraged as appropriate.
*Benefit Eligible:* Yes
*Exemption Status:* Exempt
*Hours/Pay Period:* 80
*Schedule Details:*
* Weekend Schedule:*
* Staffing Specialist:* Graham Frie
*Company Statement:*
Mayo Clinic provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first.
You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect — and most importantly, a life-changing career.
We invite you to join our diverse team as we provide health, hope and healing to people from all walks of life.
Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).
*Orthopedics Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Job*
*MN-Austin*
*50047BR*