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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative Care

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Location Address

8100 Constitution Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7643 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary

Serves as a consultant in the field of Palliative Medicine, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Serves as a hospice provider, offering clinical oversight on care of hospice patients, both inpatient. Assists Hospice Medical Director with documentation for certifications to obtain hospice benefits for patients.

Job Description

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights

  • 7-8 consults per day
  • Inpatient coverage only
  • Some hospice care will be a part of this role

Summary

Serves as a consultant in the field of Palliative and Hospice Medicine, in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with colleagues in the management of patients, in outpatient settings

Offers care to patients with critical and life-limiting illness, focused on assisting them to achieve medical treatment concordant with their goals.

Offers expert symptom management to assist patients in achieving maximal quality of life, despite their illness.

Builds effective relationships with referring physicians and care teams, strives to improve collaboration centered on the care of these patients.

In both Palliative and Hospice settings, works with an interdisciplinary team, offering support to both patients and families.

Works with colleagues to improve the quality of care offered patients

Additional Job Description

Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, two (2) years working experience as a nurse practitioner. AANC or AANP certification

Physician Assistant - Certified Physician Assistant, two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant, and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners 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 or be a Certified Physician Assistant with at least two years of relevant work experience. Current New Mexico licensure and appropriate professional certifications (AANC or AANP for NPs) are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient careInterdisciplinary collaborationConsultationMedical treatment planningQuality of care improvementCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative Care at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 232 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Palliative Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 232 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Relocation allowance
CME allowance
Fully paid malpractice insurance
Robust wellness program
Free access to on-site and community-based gyms
Nutrition coaching and classes
Day one benefits plan: medical, dental, vision
403b retirement savings program with matching and employer contributions