Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery

Hobbs, NM, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Schedule – Full Time
• Location: Hobbs, New Mexico
• FTE 1.0

Job Description

Location: Hobbs, NM

Provides Orthopedic Surgery care to patients as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices with minimal supervision. Must be available to participate in hospital call coverage, rounding, and documentation support with orthopedic surgery physician as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: New Mexico Registered Nurse license AND current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse recognition through the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Family Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner designation. For Physician Assistant candidates: current Physician Assistant license in New Mexico and appropriate certification as required by applicable law and organizational policy.
• 3 years professional clinical experience in a clinic or hospital setting; orthopedic experience preferred.

Covenant Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, including Hobbs and the surrounding communities. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Covenant Medical Group serves a population of 1.2 million people, employing more than 260 providers in approximately 30 specialties. Covenant Medical Group providers understand that a trusted health care partnership between patients and providers is crucial and involve patients in the decisions that impact their health and wellness.