Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Location Address

1001 Silver SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4904 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary

Work with the GI physicians and PCPs to manage colo-rectal screening clinic and follow-up office visits as needed. Services include obtaining pertinent history, performing examinations, ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory tests and prescribing appropriate medications and treatment

Job Description

• Practice Highlights
• 4-day work week
• 36 hours of direct patient care
• 4 hours of protected administrative time
• Up to 18 patients per day
• Autonomous practice with strong physician and interdisciplinary support
• Focus on preventive care and colorectal cancer screening

• Position Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee the Colorectal Screening Clinic
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients through evidence-based care
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and non-pharmacologic therapies as appropriate
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and imaging
• Provide patient and family education, counseling, and preventive health guidance
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Serve as a patient advocate and healthcare resource for individuals and families
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary consultation as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations and patient care excellence

Additional Job Description

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 or AANP 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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