Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine
Job Summary
CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team in a dual-role position supporting both the Occupational Health/Workman's Comp and Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) at their Alamogordo, NM location. The 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
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
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
Carefully 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
Contact Information
For more information or to express interest, please feel free to reach out at the contact information listed below or apply directly on our careers page.
Contact: Reeve Delmas
Email: reeve.delmas@christushealth.org