Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner NP / PA -Emergency Medicine

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified PA/NP in Emergency Medicine to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights:

• 2-3 patients per hour
• One, 24 hour call shift per month
• Physicians and PA/NP's on every shift, no solo coverage Responsibilities: Summary
  
  Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join the Emergency Medicine department.
  
  Responsibilities
  • Performs entire patient care continuum of urgent care and acute patients who present to the Emergency Department. Performing initial assessments, appropriate ordering/interpretation of diagnostics, exercising treatment algorithms (including treatment of abscesses, laceration repair, and fracture stabilization and splinting), and arranging for appropriate disposition (including admissions) for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
  • Utilizes available physician resources appropriately. Demonstrates high confidence in treating patients. Looks for opportunities to grow skillset with goal of improving autonomy.
  • Available for Primary Patient Care to include review of lab/x-ray reports, medication refills, patient referral, patient education, health maintenance and symptom management in acute and chronic disease for patients age newborn to geriatrics.
  • Serves in educator role for staff RNs, LPNs, and student FNP s/PA s as needed.
  • Serves in management/administrative/organizational role to include attending meetings and maintaining schedules. Participation in monthly committees to improve patient care. Assists in the screening/evaluation process for prospective employees, staffing and management.
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures for clinical areas in which C.F.N.P./PA services are provided, conforming to JCAHO, regulatory agencies and PHS/EH.
  • Participates in data collection and quality management activities. Participate in Midlevel Education Committee trainings for ongoing skill maintenance and improvement. Use available data to drive ongoing professional practice Improvement.
  • Willingness to receive and assimilate feedback from all levels of staff/providers (coachable).
  • Actively participate in piloting improvement projects, organizational initiatives, team building exercises, section meetings, and semi-annual provider reviews.
  • Maintains patient medical records as required by hospital and regulatory agencies. Looks for opportunities to increase accuracy and pertinent information capture. Willingness to assimilate feedback related to Documentation and Coding for appropriate billing capture.
  • Participates in once monthly Call Shift.
  • Performs other functions as required. Credentials Required
    
    For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC certification required. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required. Experience as an ER Nurse preferred.
    
    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. Minimum of one year experience; Prior experience as an EMT or Scribe in an ER preferred.
    
    Qualifications: Type of Opportunity: Full Time
    FTE: 1.000000
    
    Benefits: We offer more than the standard benefits!
    
    Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
    
    Learn more about our employee benefits
    
    Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, its where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:
    • Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
    • Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
    • All employees have a wearable alarm badge to help you be - and feel safer at work.
    • The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resil i ence, and intentional living. About Department
      
      The Emergency Medicine Program with Presbyterian Medical Group staffs three busy Emergency Departments in both urban and suburban environments in the Greater Albuquerque Area. We are a non-trauma designated facility that cares for a high acuity patient population with an average overall admission rate of 22%. Our mission is to provide the community with timely access to high quality emergency care by kind and caring physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our leadership team strives to help our providers maintain a balance between clinical work, opportunities to participate in committees and quality projects, and personal time to enjoy all that New Mexico has to offer.
      
      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.
      
      We Are Determined Presbyterian Healthcare Services
      
      About New Mexico
      
      New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population an features a low cost-of living.
      
      Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.
      
      New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
      
      AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses
      
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