Physician Assistant

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) provider for our Uptown Rehabilitation Center located in Albuquerque, NM. The position can be filled by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. New grads are welcome to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 – $125,000 per year, in addition to our no‑cap incentive compensation productivity bonus.

Align Med Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At Align Med, we believe in a better quality of life for all.

Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners.

The Advanced Practice Provider reports directly to the Director of Clinical Practice and/or the Area Clinical Practice Manager. The provider collaborates on‑site with the Center Leadership Team for center‑specific goals and priorities, and works with the Medical Director and/or Attending Physician for patient‑specific medical care.

The provider delivers primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with other medical providers in the center. They work collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve Align Med Partners’ mission of improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high‑quality health care and everyday compassion.

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 completing 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 of a program accredited by the ARC‑PA and hold the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) to use the PAC designation. PA state licensure is required, along with NCCPA certification.

A minimum of two years of experience working with adult or geriatric populations is preferred. In states where practice is allowed, the APRN must hold an unrestricted professional license and DEA for each state in which they practice. PAs must similarly have an unrestricted professional license and DEA for each state in which they practice.

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 Up To Date  and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
• Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant that helps clinicians streamline documentation by generating comprehensive clinical notes in seconds

Benefits:

• Yearly average of $13,000 in bonus through the no‑cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week)
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates, based on distance, experience, and priority
• Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 100% employer‑paid Armada Care supplemental plan covering many out‑of‑pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with a $8,000 maximum 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 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: USD $115,000 – $125,000 per year.