Physician Assistant

Make a Difference as a Physician Assistant Proactive MD is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care at our employer-sponsored health center in Artesia, NM. Position hours ~ Monday, Wednesday: 6:30a-3:30p, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30a-6:30p, Friday Off, No weekends. If you're looking for a primary care practice where you can spend meaningful time with patients instead of rushing through high-volume appointments, Proactive MD offers a different approach to healthcare. Our providers spend an average of 30 minutes with each patient , allowing you to focus on listening, diagnosing, treating, educating, and building lasting relationships. What Makes Proactive MD Different? More Time With Patients Our providers average approximately 30 minutes per patient visit , giving you time to understand the whole patient and develop thoughtful treatment plans. Broad-Scope Primary Care You’ll have the opportunity to practice comprehensive outpatient primary care, including preventive care, acute care, chronic disease management, wellness, and health education. No RVUs or Volume-Based Metrics Proactive MD is not a traditional fee-for-service practice. We don’t focus on how many patients you can see in a day. Our priorities are patient health, satisfaction, engagement, and outcomes . A True Patient-First Culture Our Patient Promise is at the center of everything we do: we will always fight for the greatest good of the patient. You’ll work in an environment where quality patient care comes before productivity metrics. What You’ll Do As a Physician Assistant, you will: Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric (2+) patients in an employer-sponsored health center. Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and chronic health conditions. Provide preventive care, wellness services, and health education. Conduct physical examinations and comprehensive medical histories. Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications within the scope of your state license and applicable laws. Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare resources when appropriate. Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients. Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and clinical quality standards. Work collaboratively with other members of the clinic team. Support efficient clinic workflows and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment. Participate in patient education and health promotion initiatives. Champion the Proactive MD Mission, Vision, Values, and Patient Promise in every patient interaction. Qualifications Required Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in New Mexico. Minimum of 2 years of experience in family practice or primary care. Current national Physician Assistant certification (PA-C). Appropriate prescriptive authority under applicable state and federal requirements. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Strong computer skills, including experience with internet, spreadsheet, and word-processing software. Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR). Strong problem-solving and workflow-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Preferred Experience in family medicine or outpatient primary care. Experience with workplace health, occupational health, or employer-sponsored health centers. Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations. Experience providing patient or staff training and education. Benefits Proactive MD offers a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: 11 paid holidays 3 weeks of accruable paid time off (PTO) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers 401(k) with company match Access to free Certified Financial Planners for you and your family through Origin, our financial wellness partner Why Join Proactive MD? At Proactive MD, you’ll have the opportunity to practice primary care with the time and resources to focus on what matters most: your patients . Spend more time with each patient. #J-18808-Ljbffr Proactive MD