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Cibola General Hospital
Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$117,097 / year median in New Mexico
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Not Available
Position range in Northern Region $112k - $160k Per Year Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Cibola General Hospital
Occupation:
Nurse PractitionersLocation:
Grants, NM - 87020Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/29/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
PracticeLink.comWeb Site:
www.practicelink.com Job #: 1277791 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.Job Summary:
Provides professional medical care for clinic/office patients within the scope of regulations outlined in the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or the New Mexico Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.JOB OVERVIEW
Orthopedic physician assistant/nurse practitioner who cares for patients both as outpatients in the orthopedic clinic and inpatients at Cibola General Hospital. Involved in upper and lower extremity sports medicine and degenerative orthopedic-related care from birth to geriatrics including detailed orthopedic-related medical histories, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic imaging. Responsible for the development/implementation of non-surgical treatment plans and preparation/first assistance of surgical treatment plans. Works under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrate professional practice behavior
- Formulate a plan of care for the patient.
- Implement and modify the plan of care for patients.
- Communicate and collaborate to ensure continuity of care.
- Document patient progress.
- Practice according to NP/PA-specific guidelines/protocols.
- Diagnosis and treatment of problems including, but not limited to: fractures/dislocations, sprains, contusions, degenerative joint disease, rotator cuff tears/tendinopathies, meniscus tears, ACL tears, carpal/cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger.
- In-office procedures: Intra-articular injections of knees and trapeziometacarpals; Subacromial injections of shoulders; Bursal injections of greater trochanter and pes anserine; Tendon injections of distal IT band, medial/lateral humeral epicondyles, DeQuervains; Aspiration of ganglion cysts; Interpretation of EKGs/pre-op blood work.
- Operating room procedures: First assistant duties such as retracting tissue, holding instruments, and performing wound closures.
- Pre-op and post-op care of surgical interventions including, but not limited to: open reductions with internal/external fixation of fractures, rotator cuff repair, meniscal repairs, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel transposition, trigger finger release and arthroplasties of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
- Inpatient post-op rounding, wound care, admission/discharge order placement status post knee/hip arthroplasties, open reductions with internal/external fixation of fractures, fasciotomies.
REPORT TO
The orthopedic physician assistant/nurse practitioner will work under the supervision of the Orthopedic surgeon. The supervising physician will be accessible in person or via phone as needed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES
- Per NP/PA guidelines/protocols as a licensed provider.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Education Graduate of an accredited nursing school, MSN required or Graduate of an accredited PA school.
- Work Experience N/A
- Training N/A
- License/Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico.
- BLS Certified
- Certified as a Physicians Assistant in New Mexico