Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in a dual-role position supporting both Occupational Health/Workman’s Comp and Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) at our Alamogordo, NM location.

About the role

This advanced practice provider will support bone health and healing post-fracture, primary/secondary fracture prevention, and deliver occupational health services, including injury care, DOT physicals, and work comp injuries.

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

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay

• Competitive base salary + productivity bonus
• Quality bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage with tail
• CME allowance
• Student loan repayment assistance + loan forgiveness eligibility
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match