Associate Spine Specialist Jobs
Associate Spine Specialist jobs are open across medical device companies, orthopedic distributors, and hospital systems, from entry-level territory associates to senior clinical specialists, with common specializations in surgical support, implant sales, and neuromonitoring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Clinical Transformation department focus is the advancement of Gillette’s clinical model through clinical practice excellence. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the translation, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of both existing evidence and new knowledge into clinical practice.
This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days onsite, 2 days from home. The office location is downtown St. Paul, MN.
The Clinical Transformation Specialist for Spine provides leadership in project management, quality improvement, and promotion of the DNV program. Additionally, the incumbent in this position functions independently to promote and coordinate clinical practice excellence through knowledge translation and utilization of implementation science for Gillette’s Spine Institute. They promote an environment of care at or exceeding national quality and safety standards specific to the holistic Spine Program and certification requirements. They have responsibility for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to providing care to children with medical and surgical needs related to their spine. This position assumes responsibility for quality and process improvement initiatives related to patient care of our pediatric Spine patients. They mentor clinicians and provide guidance to engage clinical staff in evidence-based, quality improvement initiatives, and knowledge translation. They work in a consultative and/or collaborative capacity with organizational leaders, education specialists, and interdisciplinary staff to advance care and facilitate change through clinical integration. The focus is on improving clinical quality, culture of safety, and to ensure continuous readiness with certification standards. Works collaboratively with the Vice President of Quality and Safety on work related to the quality management system for DNV.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for this opportunity is $101,400 to $152,068, with a median salary of $126,734/annually. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Identify, critically evaluate, and synthesize evidence-based research to support the translation and integration of knowledge into clinical practice.
Provide consultation, education, and support to clinical teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and quality improvement across Gillette.
Support the advancement of Gillette’s clinical model through the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of new knowledge and existing evidence across specialty areas and locations.
Lead and support clinical initiatives, including project planning, implementation, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results.
Develop, evaluate, and standardize clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and care pathways, with a focus on pediatric spine care.
Serve as the quality management system representative for the DNV program, ensuring quality management requirements are implemented, maintained, and aligned with regulatory standards.
Utilize research databases, citation management software, and data collection tools (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, EndNote, and REDCap) to support clinical research, evidence-based initiatives, and the evaluation of innovative technologies.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to advance clinical practice, research, quality improvement, and organizational priorities.
Provide leadership and facilitation for committees, task forces, and assigned projects while promoting efficient processes, effective resource utilization, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required
- Master’s degree in a health science
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Previous experience critically evaluating and synthesizing published evidence
- Project development and management experience
- History of interdisciplinary collaboration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level knowledge of evidence-based practice principles and knowledge translation methodology
- Able to take initiative and perform job responsibilities at an independent level
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the organization
- Flexible, organized and attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent customer service, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills, ability to motivate others and approach challenges creatively.
Preferred
- Doctorate degree
- Formal training in the principles and methods of evidence-based practice and knowledge translation
- Clinical experience in spine/orthopedics.
At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers (https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers).
Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ (https://www.e-verify.gov/) for further details regarding e-verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Clinical Transformation department focus is the advancement of Gillette’s clinical model through clinical practice excellence. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the translation, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of both existing evidence and new knowledge into clinical practice.
This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days onsite, 2 days from home. The office location is downtown St. Paul, MN.
The Clinical Transformation Specialist for Spine provides leadership in project management, quality improvement, and promotion of the DNV program. Additionally, the incumbent in this position functions independently to promote and coordinate clinical practice excellence through knowledge translation and utilization of implementation science for Gillette’s Spine Institute. They promote an environment of care at or exceeding national quality and safety standards specific to the holistic Spine Program and certification requirements. They have responsibility for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to providing care to children with medical and surgical needs related to their spine. This position assumes responsibility for quality and process improvement initiatives related to patient care of our pediatric Spine patients. They mentor clinicians and provide guidance to engage clinical staff in evidence-based, quality improvement initiatives, and knowledge translation. They work in a consultative and/or collaborative capacity with organizational leaders, education specialists, and interdisciplinary staff to advance care and facilitate change through clinical integration. The focus is on improving clinical quality, culture of safety, and to ensure continuous readiness with certification standards. Works collaboratively with the Vice President of Quality and Safety on work related to the quality management system for DNV.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for this opportunity is $101,400 to $152,068, with a median salary of $126,734/annually. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Identify, critically evaluate, and synthesize evidence-based research to support the translation and integration of knowledge into clinical practice.
Provide consultation, education, and support to clinical teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and quality improvement across Gillette.
Support the advancement of Gillette’s clinical model through the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of new knowledge and existing evidence across specialty areas and locations.
Lead and support clinical initiatives, including project planning, implementation, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results.
Develop, evaluate, and standardize clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and care pathways, with a focus on pediatric spine care.
Serve as the quality management system representative for the DNV program, ensuring quality management requirements are implemented, maintained, and aligned with regulatory standards.
Utilize research databases, citation management software, and data collection tools (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, EndNote, and REDCap) to support clinical research, evidence-based initiatives, and the evaluation of innovative technologies.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners to advance clinical practice, research, quality improvement, and organizational priorities.
Provide leadership and facilitation for committees, task forces, and assigned projects while promoting efficient processes, effective resource utilization, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required
- Master’s degree in a health science
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Previous experience critically evaluating and synthesizing published evidence
- Project development and management experience
- History of interdisciplinary collaboration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High level knowledge of evidence-based practice principles and knowledge translation methodology
- Able to take initiative and perform job responsibilities at an independent level
- Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the organization
- Flexible, organized and attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent customer service, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills, ability to motivate others and approach challenges creatively.
Preferred
- Doctorate degree
- Formal training in the principles and methods of evidence-based practice and knowledge translation
- Clinical experience in spine/orthopedics.
At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers (https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers).
Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ (https://www.e-verify.gov/) for further details regarding e-verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate spine specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, kinesiology, nursing, or a related field
- Ability to be present in the operating room for surgical case coverage
- One to two years of medical device, clinical, or direct patient care experience
- Strong working knowledge of spine anatomy and common spinal procedures
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-hospital territory coverage
- Completion of or willingness to complete a formal spine or orthopedic product training program
Tips for Your Associate Spine Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to surgical settings
Highlight any operating room experience, cadaveric lab training, or clinical case support you've done. Hiring managers in spine want to see you can function in a sterile field and communicate clearly with surgeons under pressure, not just sell a product.
Get your spine anatomy knowledge documented
If you've completed a spine or orthopedic anatomy course, list it explicitly on your resume. Many associate spine specialist postings screen for formal anatomy training before the first interview, so naming the course and institution removes that barrier early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate spine specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by implant system type
Spine roles often specify cervical, lumbar, or minimally invasive product lines. When you apply, reference any direct exposure you have to those specific system types. Generic applications that don't address the implant category get filtered out quickly at competitive companies.
Prepare a case-volume story for interviews
Interviewers for spine roles consistently ask how many cases you've supported or scrubbed into. If your number is low, frame it around case complexity and what you learned supporting each procedure rather than raw volume. That reframe lands better than a small number on its own.
Negotiate your territory assignment upfront
Territory boundaries directly affect your earning potential and commute in a spine role. Ask during the offer stage which hospitals and surgeons are currently covered, which are open, and whether the territory has been split recently. That information shapes every compensation conversation that follows.
Associate Spine Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate spine specialists?
Rep-Lite, Stryker, and Mercy are hiring the most associate spine specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, District of Columbia, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest near large regional hospital systems and academic medical centers.
How many associate spine specialist jobs are remote?
About 33% of associate spine specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role is tied to in-person surgical case coverage. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are administrative case scheduling, product training modules, and internal reporting, rather than clinical support.
How do you become an associate spine specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, allied health, or kinesiology field, then pursue any hands-on clinical or operating room exposure you can get through internships, clinical rotations, or surgical technologist work. Build familiarity with spine anatomy through coursework or cadaveric labs. From there, apply to entry-level associate or clinical specialist roles at medical device distributors or manufacturers, since most companies provide structured product training once you're hired.
Can you get hired as an associate spine specialist with no experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate clinical readiness through adjacent experience rather than spine-specific history. Candidates who have worked as surgical technologists, athletic trainers, physical therapy aides, or in direct patient care roles have been hired into associate spine specialist positions because those backgrounds show comfort in clinical environments and an understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy. Formal anatomy coursework and cadaveric lab participation strengthen a no-experience application considerably.
What does the associate spine specialist interview process look like?
Most companies run a first-round phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and comfort in surgical settings, followed by a panel interview with regional managers or senior reps where you'll walk through anatomy knowledge and handle a mock product presentation. Some companies add a final ride-along or in-person case observation to assess how you operate in an OR environment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to associate spine specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to associate spine specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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