Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Rheumatology

8200 Constitution Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7656


Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00

Summary:
Build a rewarding rheumatology career with an established, close-knit team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and your professional growth
Job Description:
This outpatient opportunity offers extensive onboarding, graduated patient volumes, dedicated administrative time, and support as you expand your expertise in managing complex rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
You’ll have the stability of a Monday-through-Friday schedule, a comprehensive benefits package effective on day one, and financial support designed to help you grow your career and enjoy life in New Mexico.
What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, gout, and other musculoskeletal conditions
• Manage an average of 16 to 18 patients per day
• Collaborate with an experienced team of clinicians who meet regularly to discuss complex cases
• Develop additional specialty expertise through extensive onboarding, training, and graduated patient volumes
• Expand your procedural skills, including the potential to learn joint injections
• Document and coordinate care through a systemwide electronic medical record

Designed to Support Your Success

• Monday-through-Friday schedule
• 36 patient-contact hours and four administrative hours per week
• Extensive onboarding and specialty training
• Graduated patient volumes as you become established
• Collaborative review of complex patient cases
• Opportunities to expand your rheumatology knowledge and procedural skills
• An established team committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care

What You’ll Bring

• Certification and experience as a:
• Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Pharmacist Clinician
• Eligibility for applicable professional licensure in New Mexico
• An interest in expanding your knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, gout, and other musculoskeletal conditions
• A collaborative approach to patient care, professional development, and team-based decision-making

What’s in it for you:
Compensation and Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $130,000
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Potential student loan repayment through the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Robust retirement plans with employer contributions
• CME allowance to support continued professional growth
• Fully paid malpractice coverage

Time Away and Family Support

• 200 hours of Time Off
• 80 hours of PTO
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Discover Presbyterian
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of the patients, members, and communities we serve. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group.
Here, you’ll find a different way to make a difference. You’ll be part of an organization rooted in New Mexico and united by a commitment to compassionate service, collaborative care, and healthier communities.
Life in Albuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico offers a distinctive combination of natural beauty, cultural richness, and year-round recreation. Its varied landscapes include mountains, forests, canyons, lakes, caverns, hot springs, and sand dunes.
Albuquerque provides access to hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, snowboarding, and boating, along with a vibrant arts, culinary, and cultural scene. It’s a place where you can build a meaningful career and make the most of your time outside of work.
Let’s Connect
Discover how this opportunity can support your specialty interests, financial goals, and well-being.
Tammy Duran
[email hidden]
(505) 923-5567
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.
Additional Job Description:
The minimum requirements are as follows:
For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license, federal and state DEA license and ANCC or AANP certification required.
For Physician Assistant - Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or 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:
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Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.
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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.
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All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.
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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 Commercial health plans.
About Our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.
Living and Working in New Mexico
Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.
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Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
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Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
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Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.
Learn more about New Mexico
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses