Palliative Care Physician Assistant

AlignMed; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive 90-day training program

Growth opportunities in clinical lead roles

Relocation bonus for eligible candidates

401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance

Job summary

AlignMed in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider for a float position. This role requires managing patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Master’s in Nursing or certified Physician Assistant qualifications and experience with the adult or geriatric population.

The position offers a base salary of $120,000 - $130,000 annually, complemented by an incentive compensation bonus program. AlignMed emphasizes work-life balance with no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse.
• Must be a certified Nurse Practitioner or graduate from an accredited PA program.
• A minimum of two years experience working with the adult or geriatric population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence‑based practice for managing patient care.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Demonstrates continued professional competence through ongoing learning.

Skills

Patient care management

Health education

Quality improvement initiatives

Clinical expertise

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Sub‑Acute, Long‑Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work‑life balance flexibility (no on‑call or weekends). We are seeking a full‑time (40 hours per week) Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider for a float position between our centers located in Albuquerque, NM. This position can be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 per year, in addition to our no‑cap incentive compensation bonus program.

AlignMed Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At AlignMed we believe in a better quality of life for all. Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

1. Utilizes evidence‑based practice and standards of care for managing patient care. This process includes assessment of health status, diagnosis, interpreting labs and diagnostics, development and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with and collaboration with interdisciplinary care planning process, active development and implementation of advanced care planning on all residents, follow‑up and evaluation of the patient status as necessary, completion of all necessary documentation regarding health care of customers in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant state and federal regulatory requirements, and follows evidence‑based practice guidelines.

2. Provides health education to patients and families.

3. Demonstrates continued professional competence, recognizing the importance of continued learning through maintenance of current knowledge by attending continuing education programs, maintenance of certification in compliance with current state law, and applying standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.

4. Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing Executive programs. Partners with the Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator / Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities. Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed.

5. Participates in center‑based quality initiatives. Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, ACO initiatives and other quality improvement initiatives.

6. Demonstrates quality care and service. Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

7. Must be able to adhere to Coding and Billing Compliance Program, including timely submission of billable charges.

8. Comply with the AlignMed Partners Time Off and On Call policies.

9. Performs other duties as requested.

10. Responsible for implementing and supporting any AlignMed Partners clinical initiatives.

Qualifications

The Advanced Practice Provider must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, certified as a Nurse Practitioner by being a nursing graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and have a concentration and specialty track of Older Adult and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Other concentrations/specialty tracks may be considered based on experience and business need.

The Physician Assistant must be a graduate from a program accredited by the ARC‑PA and take the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) to use the PAC designation. PA state licensure required. NCCPA certification required.

A minimum of two years experience working with the adult or geriatric population is preferred.

In states where practice allows, an APRN with an unrestricted professional license and DEA, for each state in which they practice, is required.

Benefits

Perks

• Comprehensive 90‑day training program and continued support.

• New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program.

• Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services.

• Free subscription to UpToDate and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).

• Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant designed to help clinicians streamline clinical documentation by generating comprehensive clinical notes in seconds.

Benefits

• Yearly average of thirteen thousand per year in bonus through our no‑cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week).

• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates. Eligibility will be determined by distance, experience, and priority.

• Health, Dental, and Vision plans.

• 100% employer‑paid ArmadaCare Plan: supplemental plan which provides reimbursement for many out‑of‑pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with an eight thousand max reimbursement for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans.

• Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave.

• Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments.

• Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs and 100% paid for Malpractice Insurance.

• 401(k) plan and company‑paid group life insurance.

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Eligibility for full‑time benefits requires a minimum of 30 hours per week. Certain benefits, including Health plans, are not available to part‑time employees working between 16 and 29 hours per week.

Posted Salary Range

$120,000 - $130,000 per year.