Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate

About the role

Part Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity in Roswell, NM. MedMark Treatment Center is an innovative physician practice primarily providing advanced withdrawal management services to those addicted to opioids and alcohol. Our unique approach coupled with aftercare and naltrexone/Vivitrol® therapy has helped thousands of people free themselves from addiction to opioids, including prescribed narcotics, heroin, fentanyl, Suboxone®/Buprenorphine products, and methadone, in addition to alcohol.

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician.

MedMark Treatment Center is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each patient achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient and performs comprehensive physical examination.
• Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Refers to physician as needed.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviation from normal.
• Prescribes medications following strict protocols established by contractual agreements.
• Confers with patient’s private physician(s) as needed.
• Counsels patients and helps them understand their limitations and abilities.
• Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients and staff.
• Serves as a clinic in-service resource.
• Oversees the continuum of care process for their patients.
• Provides patient education specific to various disease processes.
• Maintains patient, employee, and computer confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Must be currently licensed in the State of NM.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Schedule

12 hours/week (flexible) during Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 1:00 pm.