Orthopedic Surgery APC

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality healthcare in collaboration with other healthcare providers in an outpatient clinic or practice, including surgical assisting and post-operative rounding. The position performs history and physical assessments, assists in surgery, rounds on inpatients post-operatively, performs minor surgical procedures such as casting, and may provide inpatient healthcare. Other duties include health maintenance activities, preventative care, interpreting laboratory and X-ray results, patient education, and on-call responsibilities. Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications depend on whether the role is filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. For a Nurse Practitioner, a master's degree in nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA licenses, and ANCC certification are required. For a Physician Assistant, a 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 are required. At least one year of experience is preferred for either pathway but is not required.

The employer describes a day-one benefits plan and a clinician-focused environment supported by technology and digital platforms, innovative care models, Strongline silent alarm badges, and the RESET clinician retreat program. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908, comprising nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group. The employer reports more than 14,000 employees, including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Requirements

• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: master's degree in Nursing.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: federal and state DEA licenses.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: ANCC certification.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: baccalaureate-prepared CAHEA-certified Physician Assistant, or two years of work experience as a Certified Physician Assistant.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: license from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience; preferred but not required for either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in collaboration with other healthcare providers in an outpatient clinic or practice.
• Perform history and physical assessments.
• Assist in surgery.
• Perform post-operative inpatient rounding.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, including casting.
• Perform health maintenance activities and administer preventative healthcare methods.
• Interpret laboratory and X-ray results.
• Educate patients.
• Serve on-call responsibilities.
• Provide possible inpatient healthcare.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time