Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant NP​/PA - Family Medicine Walk-In - Espanola, NM

Location Address:

1010 Spruce Street, Espanola, New Mexico , United States of America

Type of Opportunity:

Full time

FTE:

1

Summary:

Provide primary care services to patients, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Make professional medical judgments in the care of patients seen.
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic x-ray and lab tests.
• Prescribe treatments, medications, and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Document all patient encounters and communications appropriately.
• Manage the provider/patient relationship.
• Receive and resolve patient complaints.
• Involved in education and counseling of individuals, families, and groups.
• Serve as a health care resources, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with other health care providers and staff as needed.
• Participate in the recruitment and replacement of other providers.
• Participate in system-wide health management initiatives.
• Provide input into the practice sites financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget, capital plan, and personnel issues.
• Provides clinical input into the development and review of appropriate clinical protocols and processes.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
• Perform other functions as required.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings including PCC, provider and site meetings.
• Modifies assessment techniques according to patients condition, culture, age, and stage of development.
• Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level, including legible documentation.

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 certification required. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not 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. Minimum of one year experience preferred but not required.

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.

• Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
• Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.
• All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.
• The RESET program is a multi‑day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self‑reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well‑being, resilience, and intentional living.

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…