Physician Assistant - Medical jobs in Albuquerque, NM

The UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Medical Director/APP to join our Center for Life Clinic. This opportunity is a part-time to full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are open to a schedule of 3-5 days a week, 0.5-1.0FTE. The Center for Life Clinic is a prevention and wellness based health care facility which focuses on integrative health care. The APP/Medical Director will work closely with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.

*Candidate must have completed an Integrative Medicine fellowship training to qualify for this role.*

Summary

Functions in either a specialized or a primary care setting in the role of practitioner, educator, mentor, consultant in providing independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Establishes goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting.

Minimum Job Requirements of a APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Medical Director:

Education: Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant Accredited Program Graduate. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Experience:

• No minimum experience required in Family Practice
• One year of related experience in Specialty areas.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiner and Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico
• Federal DEA Certification
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire.
• ACLS or PALS (if applicable) within 30 days of hire

Duties and Responsibilities of a APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Medical Director:

1. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute.
2. Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs.
3. Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
4. Perform patient history and physical exams as needed, document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
5. Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
6. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
7. Work as a team member with medical/nursing staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care. Guide, teach, support, and serve as a nursing and/or medical staff resource.
8. Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures, and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records.
9. Provides health education to patients, families and/or community health practitioners and groups; may train and supervise medical residents engaged in specific clinical activities.
10. Act as role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
11. May perform clinical research related to specific operations.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

About Center for Life (CFL):

The Center for Life integrates conventional and complementary medicines and practices to focus on healing through acupuncture, touch therapies (massage and acupuncture) and integratively trained physician visits.

For quality care that combines conventional, holistic, functional and integrative care CFL is here for you.

Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine works with conventional approach's to optimize healing. This healing-oriented practice focuses on the whole person—from factors that influence wellness to lifestyle habits. Integrative medicine modifies conventional approaches for optimal healing.

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine views disease as a result of an imbalance or blockage of Qi flow. Acupuncture is a method of balancing and building the body's life forces which flow through pathways in the body called meridians. Thin, sterile, stainless steel needles are inserted into specific points along meridians to disperse the blockage and/or mobilize the body's natural immune response.

Chiropractic Medicine

The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, joints and soft tissue.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is beneficial for many chronic conditions. Massaging the soft tissues can increase blood and oxygen flow to the massaged areas to warm them and decrease pain. It is often part of prescribed physical therapy and physical rehabilitation to:

• Promote general wellness

• Relieve stress

• Treat medical conditions

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees (0.5FTE or greater).

We are looking for a dedicated APP/Medical Director who is passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services and improving patient outcomes. If you are a highly skilled and caring APP, we encourage you to apply.