Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative Care

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 Commerc