Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Ruidoso, NM

Presbyterian System Services • El Paso, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The provider delivers outpatient primary care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses and is expected to see all ages, from newborns through geriatrics. The role involves leading and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, medical assistants, case and care managers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacist clinicians, and clerical staff, with regular communication and collaboration.

The practice schedule includes 36 hours of direct patient care and 4 hours of administrative time, with approximately 18 patients per day, averaging two patients per hour. Compensation includes a guaranteed salary with production incentives.

The provider works autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers and staff. Responsibilities include clinical care, documentation, patient relationship management, education and counseling, interdisciplinary consultation, participation in system-wide initiatives and practice-site planning, and ongoing professional development. The position may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, subject to the applicable education, licensure, and certification requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, and ANCC or AANP certification.
• Physician Assistant: Baccalaureate-prepared CAHEA-certified Physician Assistant, or two years of work experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensure by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.
• Ability to see patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatrics.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience is preferred for either Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant candidates, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Make professional medical judgments in the care of patients.
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic X-ray and laboratory tests.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Document patient encounters and communications appropriately, maintaining legible and complete records.
• Manage provider-patient relationships and receive and resolve patient complaints.
• Educate and counsel individuals, families, and groups.
• Serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Work autonomously and collaborate with health care providers and staff as needed.
• Participate in recruitment and replacement of other providers.
• Participate in system-wide health management initiatives.
• Provide input into practice-site financial, clinical, and service-quality performance, including budgets, capital plans, and personnel issues.
• Provide clinical input into the development and review of clinical protocols and processes.
• Support professional growth through educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
• Attend and participate in scheduled PCC, provider, and site meetings.
• Modify assessment techniques based on patients’ condition, culture, age, and developmental stage.
• Maintain coding and encounter-data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and reimbursement level.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the benefits plan effective on day one.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Wellness program with free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day immersive retreat for clinicians, focused on well-being, resilience, and professional and personal growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time