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Silver City, New Mexico

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Silver City, NM – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Medicine Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Medicine physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Current national certification, DEA, and BLS are required.
  • ACLS and PALS are preferred.
  • Current NM state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Gila Regional Medical Center – Silver City, New Mexico
  • 25-Beds with 14-bed ED Track.
  • Level 4 Critical access Trauma Center.
  • Annual volume of 180,000 with 20%25 admit rate.
  • Meditech with dragon EMR Charting.
  • 2-hour catchment area serving an underserved, diverse community with limited outpatient primary care and a large geriatric population.

The Community

Silver City, New Mexico is an incredible place to work and call home, blending small-town charm with rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant arts.

Just minutes from the stunning Gila National Forest and the world-famous Gila Cliff Dwellings, the area offers endless hiking, hot springs, scenic drives, and outdoor adventure.

Downtown is filled with galleries, local restaurants, and community events that showcase its creative spirit and welcoming culture.

Residents enjoy all four seasons—mild winters, blossoming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns—making it easy to stay active year-round.

Located in southwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border, Silver City provides peaceful living with easy regional access.

While the city embraces its quiet lifestyle, fans can still cheer for nearby major league teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Coyotes just a few hours away.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

As an Advanced Provider, you will serve as a vital member of the emergency medicine team to improve patient lives in the Emergency Department. You will collaborate with the full care team to deliver high-quality medical services in a Level 4 Critical Access Trauma Center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification, DEA registration, and BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred, and a current New Mexico state license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTrauma careEmergency department operationsMeditech EMRDEA complianceGeriatric care

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (np)ranked against 266 Emergency Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $139k (middle half $129k–$160k)285 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in New Mexico131 active14,202 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNew Mexico Nurse Practitioner listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 25% offer loan repayment131 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (266 Emergency Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Profit-sharing contributions
HSA
FSA

Living in Silver City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.