Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Rheumatology | Albuquerque, NM

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement plans

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Time Off

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a NP/PA to provide outpatient rheumatology care in Albuquerque, NM. You’ll enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, extensive onboarding, and a comprehensive benefits package starting day one.

Join an established team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and ongoing professional growth in a vibrant New Mexico setting.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing with NM NP license and DEA license; ANCC/AANP cert required.
• For PA: Baccalaureate PA, CAHEA cert, and NM Board license.
• Eligible for practice in rheumatology and related musculoskeletal conditions.
• Collaborative, team-based approach to patient care and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care for rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manage 16–18 patients per day.
• Collaborate with clinicians on complex cases.
• Expand specialty knowledge through onboarding and training.
• Document and coordinate care in the systemwide EMR.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Pharmacist

Clinician

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

New Mexico NP license

DEA license

ANCC or AANP certification

CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant

Licensed by NM Board of Medical Examiners

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Location Address

8200 Constitution Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7656

Type of Opportunity

Full time

Summary

Build a rewarding rheumatology career with an established, close-knit team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and your professional growth

Job Description

This outpatient opportunity offers extensive onboarding, graduated patient volumes, dedicated administrative time, and support as you expand your expertise in managing complex rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions. You’ll have the stability of a Monday-through-Friday schedule, a comprehensive benefits package effective on day one, and financial support designed to help you grow your career and enjoy life in New Mexico.

What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, gout, and other musculoskeletal conditions
• Manage an average of 16 to 18 patients per day
• Collaborate with an experienced team of clinicians who meet regularly to discuss complex cases
• Develop additional specialty expertise through extensive onboarding, training, and graduated patient volumes
• Expand your procedural skills, including the potential to learn joint injections
• Document and coordinate care through a systemwide electronic medical record

Designed to Support Your Success

• Monday-through-Friday schedule
• 36 patient-contact hours and four administrative hours per week
• Extensive onboarding and specialty training
• Graduated patient volumes as you become established
• Collaborative review of complex patient cases
• Opportunities to expand your rheumatology knowledge and procedural skills
• An established team committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care

What You’ll Bring

• Certification and experience as a: Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Pharmacist Clinician
• Eligibility for applicable professional licensure in New Mexico
• An interest in expanding your knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, gout, and other musculoskeletal conditions
• A collaborative approach to patient care, professional development, and team-based decision-making

What’s in it for you

• Compensation and Financial Benefits Competitive salary starting at $130,000
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Potential student loan repayment through the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Robust retirement plans with employer contributions
• CME allowance to support continued professional growth
• Fully paid malpractice coverage
• Time Away and Family Support 200 hours of Time Off
• 80 hours of PTO
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Discover Presbyterian

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of the patients, members, and communities we serve. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group. Here, you’ll find a different way to make a difference. You’ll be part of an organization rooted in New Mexico and united by a commitment to compassionate service, collaborative care, and healthier communities.

Life in Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico offers a distinctive combination of natural beauty, cultural richness, and year-round recreation. Its varied landscapes include mountains, forests, canyons, lakes, caverns, hot springs, and sand dunes. Albuquerque provides access to hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, snowboarding, and boating, along with a vibrant arts, culinary, and cultural scene. It’s a place where you can build a meaningful career and make the most of your time outside of work.

Additional Job Description

The minimum requirements are as follows: For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC or AANP certification required. 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.

Employee 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.

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, 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.

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 who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide 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

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

Contact

Tammy Duran [e-mail] [phone]