Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Virtual Urgent Care

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Virtual Urgent Care. The role requires diagnosing patients, working with a team, and maintaining high standards of care while operating remotely. Candidates must be based in New Mexico with strong experience in urgent care or emergency medicine. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Guaranteed base salary

Sign-on bonus

Malpractice coverage with tail

CME allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

Technology provided

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license in New Mexico required.
• 5+ years experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred.
• Must reside in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating patients via telehealth visits.
• Utilize Epic for all documentation and charting.
• Work autonomously and collaborate with teammates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Education

Completion of an accredited FNP or PA program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title:Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Virtual Urgent Care

Location:Remote

Facility:CHRISTUS New Mexico

Job Type:Full-Time

Schedule:8am-8pm

Specialty:Urgent Care

Contact Information:

Reeve Delmas - Physician Recruiter - CHRISTUS Health Talent Acquisition

Apply here or email your CV directly [e-mail]

Summary:

CHRISTUS Health is an international, not-for profit health system dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. With a commitment to compassion, excellence, and service, we operate more than 600 centers, including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities across the U.S., Latin America, and beyond. At CHRISTUS, we believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while serving communities with dignity, integrity, and love.

Responsibilities:

• • Diagnosing and treating patients via telehealth visits, including triage, video visit appointments, and follow-ups as appropriate
  • Utilize Epic for all documentation and charting
  • Work within a queue-based system, typically seeing 3–4 patients per hour
  • Work autonomously and collaborate with both virtual and in-office teammates via daily huddles and monthly team meetings
  • Deliver care in alignment with CHRISTUS Health protocols and standards
  • Open 365 days a year, rotating schedule
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Active NP or PA license in the state of New Mexico (required)
• Must reside in New Mexico (required)
• Completion of an accredited FNP or PA program with a national certification
• Nurse Practitioners:FNP certification with 5+ years in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred (family medicine considered)
• Physician Assistants:5+ years of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred (family medicine considered)
• EPIC experience preferred; training provided
• Strong communication skills; flexible, personable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work weekday and weekend shifts

Benefits:

• Guaranteed base salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• CME allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance + loan forgiveness eligibility
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Technology provided
• Retirement plan with employer match