Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider

Requisition IDreq25732
Working TitleAdvanced Practice Provider-Ortho Spine
Position Grade16
Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides independent acute and/or routine medical care to a specified population. Provides consultation and advice to others as a highly-specialized practitioner. May supervise support staff in an out-of-hours or remote clinical setting. We train and advance both new and experienced APP's through ongoing skill development.

Goalsand Expectations:

Perform patient history and physical examinations as needed for a range oforthopaedic problems.
Assess and diagnose orthopaedic conditions relatedto arthritis, and order appropriate studies.
Develop treatment plans, performjoint injections and aspirations as needed.
Join a dynamic and energetic diverse team of nurses, medical assistants, andsurgeons in a growing practice.
Demonstrate independence, willingness to learn, and interest in careimprovement.
Ability to work independently within a framework of being part of a largerteam.
Open two-way communication with all team members.
Demonstrate empathy and attention to detail in caring for patients.
Willingness to commit to the needs of patient centered care.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • CPR Certified.
  • May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
  • UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
  • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
  • May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
  • Must maintain certification status.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.Certification/LicensureEligible for New Mexico certification as a Physician's AssistantORState of New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experiencein clinical patient care.
Specialization in orthopaedics; Spine experience a plus.
Ability to work in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, advancedpractice providers, and ambulatory staff.
Ability to act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication,mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision making, critical thinking andproblem solving skills.
Flexibility and willingness to overcome and learn a challenging EHR.

Additional Requirements
CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentOrthopaedics Administration (497B)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusExempt
PayMonthly: $6,177.60 - $8,678.80
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date6/30/2023
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide: C.V., Cover Letter and 3 Supervisory References.Please indicate in your cover letter how you fulfill both minimum and preferred qualifications.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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