Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Health Care System seeks a full-time experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This position is all clinic-based, and the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will treat common orthopedic and pain issues. There is no call schedule, evenings, or weekends, and the hours are Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). General orthopedic cases include shoulders, knees, hips, and back. The experienced Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will run their own clinic and will see on average 20 to 30 patients per day. This is a new facility that has digital x-ray, MRI, and EMR.

Job Description

• Run clinics, patient evaluations, and education
• Remove casts and pins
• Provide fracture care and consultation
• Order and review lab tests
• Write prescriptions and administer injections (cortisone, trigger point, etc.)

Requirements

• Experienced Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners with some spine experience

Benefits

• Total compensation package from $180k to $235k
• Full benefits
• Very generous sign-on bonus and moving allowance

Community Overview

The position is located in a desirable area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.