This is a professional position involving provision of direct patient care. Although most activities are performed independently, clinical oversight is required. In accordance with New Mexico regulation, 16.10.15.11, Approval of Supervising Physicians, the supervising physician must submit written notice of intent to supervise physician assistant on forms prescribed by the board and these forms must be approved prior to the physician assistant beginning employment.
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant program.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment:
- License from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and/or from the New Mexico Osteopathic Board as a Physician Assistant.
- DEA license
- New Mexico Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
- Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers
- Medicaid Number
- Have or be able to obtain BLS/CPR or ACLS certification within 30 days of hire. If you are assigned to a center with ACLS medications and/or equipment, you must have ACLS certification within 30 days of hire. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
- According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
If assigned to the Checkerboard Area Health System, this position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
- Criminal Records Check.
$5000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
BONUSES
• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
ABOUT PMS
- Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
- Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
- We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
- We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
- PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
WHY PMS?
- Mission-driven organization
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free Life & LTD coverage
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution
- Employee recognition and engagement activities
- Robust training program
- Tuition reimbursement
EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability
Skills Required
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant program
- Physician Assistant license from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and/or New Mexico Osteopathic Board
- DEA license
- New Mexico Controlled Substance Registration
- Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers
- Medicaid number
- BLS/CPR or ACLS certification by 30 days after hire
- Compliance with required healthcare personnel testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and influenza vaccination
- Criminal records check if assigned to the Checkerboard Area Health System
What We Do
Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to strengthening communities in New Mexico by providing accessible, advanced, and affordable health, education, and social services, particularly to underserved populations.
