Certified Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics (29-03)
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join La Clinica de Familia Inc. as a Certified Nurse Practitioner – Pediatrics in United States. Job Description La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- contracted for according to primary care.
- Effective communication and patient education skills.
Requirements
- high attention to detail.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Knowledge in health management and service delivery.
- Knowledge of and experience with the poverty level population and life-styles.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with La Clinica de Familia Inc. in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics (29-03) at La Clinica de Familia a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pediatrics position at La Clinica de Familia is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Mexico.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Direct Patient Care, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organization, Attention To Detail, Confidentiality, Health Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct primary care health services to La Clinica de Familia patients within the scope of established laws and regulations. This includes formulating and implementing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans while responding effectively to patient needs.
Benefits package: Health Insurance - PPO, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with employer matching, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Supplement Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
10d ago
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