Nurse Practitioner

Pain Management Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

We are seeking a licensed Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a thriving, physician-led outpatient pain management practice in Clovis, New Mexico. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity with an immediate start date, offering one of the strongest compensation packages in the region for this specialty. This role is ideal for a PA-C or NP who is passionate about improving quality of life for chronic and acute pain patients, comfortable with controlled substance prescribing, and eager to develop procedural skills in an outpatient setting. New graduates are welcome — experienced mentors are on staff.

Position Details

- Specialty: Pain Management / Medication Management

- Setting: Outpatient clinic — no hospital rounding, no inpatient duties

- Schedule: Monday through Thursday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | No weekends, no on-call

- Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE) or Part-Time

- Location: Clovis, New Mexico (Curry County) — near Cannon Air Force Base

- Start Date: As soon as credentialed

- Experience: Open to new graduates and experienced clinicians

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic pain conditions in an outpatient environment
• Prescribe opioid analgesics and other controlled substances within evidence-based, protocol-driven guidelines
• Perform or train to perform corticosteroid injections and therapeutic Botox injections under physician supervision
• Conduct comprehensive medication management visits, including risk assessments and PDMP compliance
• Develop individualized treatment plans integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management approaches
• Collaborate with a team of 15+ PAs, NPs, and RNs under the supervision of 3 board-certified physicians
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently; AI-assisted scribe support available
• Educate patients and caregivers on pain management strategies, safe opioid use, and treatment expectations
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and ongoing procedural skills development

Qualifications

• Active or pending New Mexico PA-C license (NCCPA certified) or NP license (FNP, AGACNP, AGNP, or PMHNP)
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain a DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substance prescribing
• Comfort with and willingness to prescribe opioid pain medications in a responsible, protocol-driven practice
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and patient communication skills; compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Willingness to practice in Clovis, NM — relocation assistance available

Preferred:

- Prior experience in pain management, anesthesia, primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, or emergency medicine

- Experience with or interest in performing musculoskeletal injections, trigger point injections, or Botox

- Familiarity with PDMP monitoring, opioid prescribing policies, and chronic pain treatment protocols

- Bilingual English/Spanish — a plus but not required

- Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

- Base Salary: $120,000 – $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Performance Bonus: 10% annual bonus incentive

- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement: 401(k) plan

- Paid Time Off: 120 hours (3 weeks)

- CME: Annual continuing medical education allowance covered

- Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered — no tail coverage required

- AI Scribe & CE Subscription: Annual subscription provided for qualifying providers

- Clinical Support: Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant per provider

- Relocation: Relocation or travel reimbursement available

Why Clovis, New Mexico?

Clovis is an affordable, tight-knit community on the eastern plains of New Mexico — home to Cannon Air Force Base (27th Special Operations Wing) and a welcoming professional environment. For clinicians relocating from high cost-of-living metros, Clovis offers a compelling lifestyle advantage:

- Median home price approximately $137,000 — one of the most affordable markets in the region

- Cost of living approximately 19% below the national average

- Average 1-bedroom rent under $800/month

- Strong sense of community, low traffic, and genuine work-life balance

- 290+ sunny days per year, outdoor recreation, and proximity to state parks

- Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) nearby in Portales for continuing education and family opportunities