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Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NCCPA Certification, requiredArizona PA Registration, requiredBLS Certification, requiredDEA Registration, required

Job overview

The Physician Assistant will join Mayo Clinic’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a 1:1 surgeon/PA model supporting a busy hip and knee total joint practice. The role works across the operating room and clinic, providing continuity throughout patients’ surgical care. It includes occasional weeknight and weekend call shared among APPs and residents. New graduate PAs may be considered; greater than one year of orthopedic experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery, nice to haveHip and Knee Joint Replacement, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Physician Assistant Program, requiredNCCPA Certification, requiredArizona PA Registration, requiredOrthopedic Experience, nice to haveBLS Certification, requiredDEA Registration, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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 (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.

Responsibilities

This is a unique opportunity to join Mayo Clinic's Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a 1:1 surgeon/Physician Assistant model supporting a busy hip and knee total joint practice. The PA will work closely with the surgeon across both the operating room and clinic, providing continuity throughout the patient's surgical care. The role includes a combination of OR and clinic responsibilities, as well as occasional weeknight and weekend call shared among the APPs and residents. This position offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a collaborative orthopedic team while caring for patients throughout their joint replacement journey.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.

Additional Qualifications:

  • New graduate PAs may be considered. Greater than one year of orthopedic experience is preferred.

  • Active BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required

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

Typical schedule Monday through Friday 7-5 with rotating week night and weekend call

Weekend Schedule

Rotating weekend call

International Assignment

No

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. (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.

Recruiter

LaTasha Perkins

Equal opportunity

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,785 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Arizona median$110–164K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$46–90/hr1,879 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Physician Assistant jobs in Arizona and 7,785 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,065 postings).
Education
2,503 of the 7,785 open Physician Assistant jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Physician Assistant jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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