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

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The provider delivers outpatient primary care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses and is able to care for patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatrics. The provider leads and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, medical assistants, case and care managers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacist clinicians, and clerical staff. Regular communication and collaboration are required.

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

The role may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Nurse Practitioners must have a master's degree in nursing, a New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, and ANCC or AANP certification. Physician Assistants must be baccalaureate prepared and CAHEA certified, or have two years of experience working as a Certified Physician Assistant, and hold a New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners license. Two years of experience is preferred for either path but is not required.

Requirements

• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: master's degree in nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, and ANCC or AANP certification.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: baccalaureate-prepared CAHEA-certified Physician Assistant, or two years of experience working as a Certified Physician Assistant; New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners license required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience is preferred but not required for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway.
• Ability to see patients of all ages, from newborns through geriatrics.

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.
• Manage the provider-patient relationship 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 other health care providers and staff as needed.
• Participate in the recruitment and replacement of other providers.
• Participate in system-wide health management initiatives.
• Provide input on practice-site financial, clinical, and service-quality performance, including budget, capital plan, 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 according to patients' conditions, culture, age, and developmental stage.
• Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with production incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, effective on day one.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Wellness program, including 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, supporting personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time