A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Occupational Medicine, Workman's Compensation, Bone Health Job Summary:
CHRISTUS
Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in a dual-role position that supports both the Occupational Health/Workman's Comp and Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) at our Alamogordo, NM location. This advanced practice provider will support bone health and healing post-fracture, support primary/secondary fracture prevention, and deliver occupational health services, including injury care, DOT physicals, and work comp injuries.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Health /
Urgent Care:
Perform DOT physicals and pre-employment evaluations Treat work-related injuries, including orthopedic-related cases Provide urgent care services including wound care, laceration repair, suturing, splinting, and IV hydration Read initial X-rays and manage minor procedures Accept walk-in patients for occupational health and minor work comp needs Fracture Liaison Service (FLS): Manage post-operative hip fracture patients and monitor bone healing Order and interpret labs and DEXA scans Prescribe medications to promote bone density and prevent future fractures Provide ongoing primary and secondary fracture prevention care Coordinate care with orthopedic surgery and primary care as needed
Requirements:
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Mexico, or willing to obtain license Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or Emergency Medicine Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care) Experience in bone health or occupational medicine preferred Certification in Osteoporosis Management and Occupational Health required (can be completed after hire) Independent practice experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary + productivity bonus Quality bonus opportunity Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus Malpractice coverage with tail CME allowance Student loan repayment assistance + loan forgiveness eligibility Full medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer match
Contact Information:
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