Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Orthopedic Surgery Podiatry

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Dover
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Join the authority in medicine and partner with the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021), ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. At Mayo Clinic, we believe there is a better path to healing that humanizes the practice of health care and inspires hope in the people who need it most. You will be part of an amazing diverse team committed to solving the most serious and complex medical challenges - one patient at a time.

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit . Eligibility may vary.

Position description
The Department of Orthopedic surgery is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the Podiatry team. The NP or PA will function independently in an outpatient clinical practice setting to provide foot and nail care to Mayo Clinic patients in designated Rochester campus locations. Job responsibilities include diabetic and high risk foot evaluations, toenail trimming/debridement, toenail avulsion, corn/callus paring, wart treatment including cryotherapy, and foot care education. Providers also will make recommendations regarding footwear and orthotics.

A foot care certification course will be required (can be obtained once hired).

The opportunity exists for expanding scope of practice to include evaluation and nonsurgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

Qualifications
Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification as a APRN.

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.

Must be eligible for DEA registration.

External applicants: To be considered for this position please upload 2 letters of reference to your application.

New graduates: letters of reference must be from clinical preceptors.

Mayo Clinic employees: to be considered for this position please upload your 3 most recent ePraisals.

Additional qualifications
Previous podiatry experience preferred and one to two years of clinical and/or surgical experience preferred.

Completion of BLS course required and ACLS preferred. 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.

License or certification
Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification as a APRN.

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.

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Podiatry Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. No requirement for after-hours call.


Weekend schedule
N/A

International Assignment
No

Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Recruiter
Justin Breckenridge

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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