Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Ruidoso, NM

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Job Description

Location Address

129 El Paso Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345-6033 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary

Provider cares for patients, by providing outpatient, primary care services. Provider will lead and work collaboratively with a team, including nurses, medical assistants, case and care managers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacist clinicians, and clerical staff to provide care to patients. The position requires regular communication and collaboration with others.

Job Description

Practice Highlights

  • 36 hours of direct patient care
  • 4 hours of administrative time
  • 18 patients per day; averaging 2 patients per hour
  • Guaranteed salary with production incentives
  • Seeking candidates with ability to see all ages; newborn to geriatrics

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.

Additional Job Description

Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, ANCC or AANP certification required. Minimum of two years experience preferred but not required.

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 two years experience preferred but not required.

We offer more than the standard benefits!

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.

Learn More About Our Employee Benefits

Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:

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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari.

Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees.

With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

Living and Working in New Mexico

Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.

Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.

Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.

Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

Learn More About New Mexico

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing with a New Mexico license and ANCC/AANP certification, or be a CAHEA certified Physician Assistant licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners. A minimum of two years of experience is preferred for both roles.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingPrescribing medicationPatient counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationProtocol developmentMedical judgmentAcute illness managementChronic illness managementPatient advocacyElectronic health records

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 64% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

In New Mexico, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (17 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$134k nationally (1,846 salary observations; 8,517 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $139k (middle half $129k–$160k)289 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New Mexico vs national$140k median in New Mexico$134k nationally (+5%)17 state / 1,846 national salary observations
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in New Mexico24 active2,650 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 64% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico Nurse Practitioner listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$140k
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$140k-155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance (day one)
403b retirement savings with matching and employer contributions
Wellness program with free gym access
Nutrition coaching and classes
Strongline silent alarm badge
RESET program for clinician well-being

Living in Ruidoso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Median resident rent
$944/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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