Orthopedic APP

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Orthopedic

Location: Taos, NM

Employer: Holy Cross Medical Center

Pay: Competitive salary

Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days

Start Date: ASAP

qualified Orthopedic APP in Taos, New Mexico, 87571!

Holy Cross Medical Center is looking for a full-time Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider. Responsibilities include follow ups, casting, reading x-rays, suture removal, as well as injections. One year Ortho experience preferred. Schedule would include clinic and OR support as well as 10 days per month of call- some weekends might be necessary.

They offer full benefits, PTO, CME, student loan repayment, reimbursement on license fees after 6 months, and a sign-on and relocation assistance lump sum of $30K.

The facility is located in a top-notch ski valley in the southern Rockies, with proximity to Colorado. The area offers a friendly community with a wide-variety of outdoor activities- river rafting, hot springs, camping, hiking and fishing.

• Full Time Permanent Placement
• Will Consider PA or NP
• Must have at least 1 year of experience
• M-F, On Call 10 times a month
• Offering a lump sum of $30K for sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• PTO/PLT = is a little over 4 weeks
• CME = $3,500 annually
• CME Time = 30 hrs that do not come out of the PLT bank
• Sign-on = $25,000 to $30,000
• Student Loan Repayment = $25,000 over 5 years or $5,000 annually

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license, with appropriate state licensure (or eligibility) and national certification in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, or related musculoskeletal care (inpatient, outpatient, or perioperative settings).
• Proficiency in comprehensive orthopedic assessment, including history-taking, physical examination, interpretation of imaging and diagnostic studies, and formulation of differential diagnoses.
• Experience managing pre- and post-operative patients, including wound care, pain management, rehabilitation coordination, and monitoring for complications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, surgeons, hospital staff, and community partners in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond flexibly to changing clinic or hospital needs.
• Comfort with electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and basic digital tools used for remote care and collaboration.
• Commitment to serving rural and underserved communities, with an understanding of the unique challenges