Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Santa Fe, NM

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opening in Santa Fe, NM

We are the only GI group in Northern New Mexico, and we have been serving New Mexico and lower Colorado for over 30 years.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

An exempt position responsible for providing patient care services as it relates to gastroenterology practice including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

MAJOR DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interview and chart review; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends and communicates appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/portal messages.
• Respond and manage patients in EMR that require covering other providers “desk top” to respond to filling Rx, review lab, pathology and radiology results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location Highlights:

• Travel and Leisure named Santa Fe "Top 10 Best Cities for Food in the United States"
• Travel and Leisure named Santa Fe "Top 10 travel destinations in the U.S." multiple times
• Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, golf courses, sophisticated dining and art galleries
• Culturally rich community with multiple annual music and art festivals
• Local ski area - 30 min from downtown, and Taos Ski Valley less than 2 hours away
• Santa Fe airport connects to major hubs in Dallas, Denver and Phoenix
• Great Public and Private school options
• International airport 1 hour drive
• Over 300 days of sunshine per year