Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

We are a professional, customer-centric, and collaborative practice with a goal to improve the health and quality of life of those we serve and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Our vision is to set the industry standard for pain management.

Our work environment includes:

* Modern office setting
* Growth opportunities
* Safe work environment
* Lively atmosphere

The New Mexico Center for Pain & Wellness is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to manage patients in our outpatient clinic. Cross-training will be provided for multiple service lines including pain management (including procedures), psychiatry, sleep, orthotics, and urgent care.

*Responsibilities:*

Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis related to:

Pain Management:

* Developing a plan with both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions/approaches to pain management.
* Identifying and using specific strategies for preventing or minimizing different levels or sources of pain or pain-related symptoms based on the patient-specific assessment, preferences and choices, a pertinent clinical rationale, and the patients goals.
* Addressing and treating the underlying causes of the pain to the extent possible.
* Monitoring patients for effectiveness and/or adverse consequences and modifying approaches as necessary.
* Evaluates patients for history of substance use disorders and assist with the development of a plan to provide care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
* Engage patients in a Controlled Substances Treatment Agreement as appropriate.
* Performing minor outpatient procedures
* Evaluates pre- and post-operative patients and performs follow-up visits.

Psychiatric:

* Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family, or clinical staff members.
* Develop a treatment plan according to the patients needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral disorder.
* Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication, and adjusting treatment where necessary.
* Evaluates patients who receive psychotropic medications for behavioral interventions and gradual dose reductions in an effort to discontinue these medications.
* Evaluates patients for history of trauma and assist with the development of a plan to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice and accounting for the patients experiences and preferences in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization.
* Provides crisis intervention when needed.

Sleep

* Manage the sleep medicine program, including the clinic, sleep study, and follow up.
* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team to diagnose acute and complex chronic sleep-related conditions.

Orthotics:

* Ordering, prescribing, dispending, and administering orthosis, orthotics, braces, and other orthopedic devices
* Evaluate devices on patients and make adjustments to ensure fit, function, comfort, and quality
* Fit appliances onto patients and make any necessary adjustments.
* Instruct patients in use of orthopedic devices
* Assist patients with administrative issues related to orthotics.

Orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.

Consult with the patients primary care physician, nurses or other health care providers.

Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and federal regulations.

Adhere to company guidelines and complete all required training.

Work in partnership with NMCPW leadership, physicians, mid-level care practitioners, and medical assistants.

Complete all documentation in EHR.

Educates patients regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.

Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.

Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.

Support development of corporate policies, standards, and guidelines (ex. operating procedures, quality control and assurance, educational programs, and service lines).

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports.

*Required Qualifications:*

License/Certification:

* DEA License in the state of NM (Required)
* Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of NM (Required)

Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of opiate, and psychotropic medications.
* Knowledge of federal and state regulations dictating practice.
* Demonstrated competency dealing with adults, and geriatric patients.
* Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, empathetic, friendly, polite, and respectful towards patients, patients family, nurses, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, and other members of the healthcare team feel welcome and valued.
* Critical thinking skills (deductive and inductive reasoning) with an ability to identify and anticipate risks.
* Ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively as part of a team.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Listening skills and perceptiveness.
* Ability to remain calm under stress.
* Shows initiative and drives cost effective and timely results.

Physical Requirements:

* Intermittent periods of standing, walking, and moving.
* Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
* Willingness to travel (occasional travel may be required to satellite offices within New Mexico).

Job Type: Full-time

Healthcare setting:

* Medical office
* Outpatient
* Private practice

Medical specialties:

* Pain Medicine

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday, 8hrs/day
* Day shift
* No nights
* No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

* Dental Insurance
* Health Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Sick Leave
* Referral program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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