Nurse practitioner / physician assistant - pain & spine | rio rancho, nm

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Location

onsite, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Entry with Degree

Required skills

Chronic pain managementInterventional pain managementPatient assessmentTrigger point injectionsJoint injectionsBursa injectionsTreatment planningPatient educationPhysical examsClinical documentationEvidence-based medicine

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Pain & Spine

Location Address:
2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary:

We’re determined to make this your healthiest job in healthcare.

Job Description:

Presbyterian Pain and Spine Center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, patient-centered interventional pain management team in Albuquerque, NM. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fellowship-trained pain physicians in a role that blends outpatient clinical care with procedural skill development.

Practice Highlights

  • Evaluate and manage patients with chronic pain using both medication (opioid and non-opioid) and interventional approaches
  • Perform in-office procedures, including trigger point, joint, and bursa injections, with training provided
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, including pain history, physical exams, and review of imaging and labs
  • Collaborate with physicians to create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Participate in a shared call rotation (no hospital or ER call)
  • Educate patients on treatment options that promote function and quality of life

What’s In It for You

  • Day-one benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
  • No hospital or ER call – enjoy a predictable schedule and work/life balance
  • Supportive team culture: Work alongside four physicians and an established team of advanced practice clinicians across our clinic locations.
  • Opportunities for growth in a respected, locally owned healthcare system

What We’re Seeking:

  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in Chronic Pain Management is preferred
  • Outstanding patient care qualities, highly motivated with an interest to increase knowledge
  • New Graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Ability to obtain a medical license to practice in the state of New Mexico

Who we are:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a 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 nearly 14,000 employees – including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Why Albuquerque?

We’re determined to welcome you to New Mexico—where your work includes living in one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world.

  • 300+ days of sunshine and four mild seasons
  • Outdoor adventures in every direction: hiking, biking, skiing, and more
  • A culturally rich, affordable city with a strong sense of community

Apply today and discover how Presbyterian can help you find more than a job in healthcare.

Contact Tammy Duran at tduran2@phs.org or (505) 923-5567 to learn more.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED/NMHRA. PHS is committed to ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Ready to join the team?

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