Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant NP​/PA - Family Medicine Walk-In - Espanola, NM

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant NP / PA - Family Medicine Walk-In - Espanola, NM

Location: 1010 Spruce Street, Espanola, New Mexico , United States of America

Opportunity Type: Full Time

Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0

Summary

Provide primary care services to patients, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Make professional medical judgments in the care of patients seen.
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and non‑pharmacologic therapies.
• Document all patient encounters and communications appropriately.
• Manage the provider/patient relationship.
• Receive and resolve patient complaints.
• Involved in education and counseling of individuals, families, and groups.
• Serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration 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 into the practice sites financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget, capital plan, and personnel issues.
• Provides clinical input into the development and review of appropriate clinical protocols and processes.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in‑services, and workshops.
• Perform other functions as required.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings including PCC, provider and site meetings.
• Modifies assessment techniques according to patients condition, culture, age, and stage of development.
• Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements are as follows:

• For Nurse Practitioner:
  Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC certification required. Minimum one year experience preferred but not required.
• For Physician Assistant:
  Baccalaureate trained 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. Minimum one year experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• A robust wellness program, including free access to our on‑site and community‑based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.
• Day one effective benefits plan covering medical, dental, vision and more.
• Exceptional retirement plans – 403b retirement savings program with matching and employer contributions.
• Technology and digital platforms to reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients.
• Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be and feel safe at work.
• The RESET program is a multi‑day immersive retreat for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees – including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non‑clinical employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close‑to‑home care for their communities.

Living and Working in New Mexico

• Immerse yourself in cultural richness from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
• With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
• Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke free campuses.