Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Hospitalist (part-time with full benefits)

Presbyterian; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Espanola is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to manage patient care in an inpatient setting. The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and treating various health conditions, conducting health assessments, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Ideal applicants must have a relevant healthcare degree and a minimum of two years experience in acute care. This role offers competitive salary, relocation allowance, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous Time Off Program

CME Allowance

Fully Paid Malpractice Insurance

403b retirement savings program

Continuing Medical Education Allowance

New Mexico Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit

Qualifications

• Minimum two to three years of experience in an acute care setting required.
• Prior experience working in a hospitalist setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases on the inpatient unit.
• Completes comprehensive health assessments and assigns health promotion strategies.
• Communicates health findings and collaborates with healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient management

Communication skills

Assessment techniques

Education

Relevant healthcare degree

Job description

Overview

Summary: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Clinical Nurse Specialist serves as clinical resource and an independent practitioner who diagnoses and manages acute and chronic diseases on the inpatient unit. Proactively manages the care of patients across the continuum of care. Oversees the case management of complex patients.

Practice Highlights:

• 5 ten hour shifts required per month
• 8-10 patients per shift
• Physician support/mentorship

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive health assessment including an appropriate health history (chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, and pain history) and physical exam
• Determines the need for and interprets the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning abilities to formulate a diagnosis by critically analyzing history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests
• Modifies assessment techniques according to patient’s condition, culture, age, and development
• Effectively communicates health findings and/or the diagnosis of a health condition to the patient, discusses prognosis and treatment options, and establishes a mutually acceptable plan of care with the patient
• Manages acute and chronic health conditions by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; assists patients in following the plan of treatment and selects appropriate best practice treatment
• Prepares written prescription orders, medications, and controlled substances under the rules and regulations of the State of NM and the Federal DEA
• Initiates timely and appropriate consultation, referral or collaboration with the hospitalist and/or members of the health care team
• Determines the need for and implements health promotion strategies considering specific age and cultural requirements in accordance with population health principles to reduce risk factors and prevent disease
• Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills for patients of various ages and cultures; develops professional rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare team members
• Maintains patient medical records as required by hospital and regulatory agencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Credentials Required

Minimum two to three years experience in an acute care setting required. Prior experience working in a hospitalist setting desirable.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are 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, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and 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.

Position Type

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

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Benefits

• Nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available
• Generous Time Off Program (vacation, sick leave, CME, and holiday)
• CME Allowance (.45 FTE or above)
• Fully Paid Malpractice Insurance
• System wide EPIC EMR
• 403b retirement savings program with both matching program and employer contributions
• Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance
• New Mexico Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit: Physicians and other eligible healthcare providers who work in designated rural areas, like Española, may qualify for the New Mexico Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit. This credit provides significant financial benefits, including up to $5,000 for eligible physicians and up to $3,000 for other eligible healthcare practitioners, annually. This incentive is designed to support and encourage healthcare professionals to serve in rural communities, enhancing both their career and financial well-being.

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