Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery Albuquerque

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•New York, NY

2d•$137,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who loves the OR and wants to grow in a dynamic neurosurgery environment. The position offers a variety of operating room, inpatient, and outpatient practice, along with opportunities to strengthen surgical skills, build lasting patient relationships, and collaborate across multiple specialties. You’ll practice with dedicated RN and Medical Assistant support while enjoying competitive compensation, substantial paid time off, professional development support, retirement contributions, and potential student loan repayment.

Requirements

Surgical experience, ideally in neurosurgery or another high-acuity surgical specialty
Confidence in the operating room and the ability to balance clinic, rounding, and perioperative responsibilities
A collaborative, team-oriented approach and an interest in continued learning
For Nurse Practitioner: Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC or AANP certification required.
For Physician Assistant: Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required (for both NP and PA roles)

Responsibilities

Manage preoperative and postoperative patients in the outpatient neurosurgery clinic
Conduct inpatient rounding, consultations, and postoperative follow-up care
Provide first-assist support in the operating room, preferred but not required, alongside Neurosurgeons using advanced neurosurgical technology and dedicated block time
Collaborate with Neurosurgeons, ICU teams, the Stroke Program, Hospital Medicine providers, and ancillary staff to coordinate seamless patient care
Deliver comprehensive care throughout the patient journey, from clinic evaluation and surgical intervention to inpatient management and recovery
Work with dedicated RN and Medical Assistant support to improve efficiency and optimize the patient experience
Contribute to a team-based practice focused on high-quality outcomes and exceptional, human-centered care

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at $137,000, with tiered increases based on experience
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Potential student loan repayment through the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Robust retirement plans with employer contributions
CME allowance to support continued professional growth
Fully paid malpractice coverage
200 hours of Time Off
80 hours of PTO
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits beginning on day one
Dedicated RN and Medical Assistant support
Exposure to advanced neurosurgical technology
Opportunities to expand surgical and perioperative expertise
A collaborative environment where your clinical perspective and contributions are valued
Robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more
Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions
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