Physician Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
This is a professional position involving provision of direct patient care.
Although most activities are performed independently, clinical oversight is required. In accordance with New Mexico regulation, 16.10.15.11, Approval of Supervising Physicians, the supervising physician must submit written notice of intent to supervise physician assistant on forms prescribed by the board and these forms must be approved prior to the physician assistant beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a primary care setting, performing most activities independently under clinical oversight. Ensure compliance with New Mexico regulations regarding supervising physician approval.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant program with a valid New Mexico license and DEA registration. Required certifications include BLS/CPR and potentially ACLS, along with Medicare and Medicaid numbers.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Presbyterian Medical Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 801 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 72% have no call, 84% 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).
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