Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Virtual Urgent Care

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for Remote Urgent Care roles. The ideal candidate will remotely diagnose and treat patients while delivering quality care aligned with organizational standards. This per diem position requires applicants to have an active New Mexico license and experience in urgent care or emergency medicine. A robust benefits package, including sign-on bonuses and medical insurance, is offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed base salary

Sign-on bonus

Malpractice coverage

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.
• Nurse Practitioners: FNP certification with 5+ years in urgent care preferred.
• Physician Assistants: 5+ years of urgent care or emergency medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating patients via telehealth visits.
• Work collaboratively with virtual and in-office teammates.
• Deliver care following CHRISTUS Health protocols.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Self-motivation

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:Per Diem as Needed

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