Physician Assistant / Addiction Medicine / New Mexico / Locum Tenens / Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Description Position at MedMark Treatment Centers Part Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity - Roswell, NM Schedule: 12 hours/week (flexible) during Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 1:00 pm 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. Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician.Essential Roles and Responsibilities Patient/Client Care 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 employment/practice Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check What to expect from us:MedMark Treatment Center a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is 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 of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. MedMark Treatment Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.