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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pain Medicine
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities
* Yearly bonus
Language:
* English (Required)
* Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* DEA License in the state of NM (Required)
* Medical License in the state of NM (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Clovis, NM 88101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
