Pain Medicine Job at CHRISTUS Health in Las Cruces, NM

Join a collaborative and patient-focused team with the Pain Management Associates at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico

Position: Pain Management - Nurse Practitioner

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Work Type: Full Time

Reason for opening: Addition of a NP to account for the service line growth and support community need.

Recruiter: Keely Peirce -

Practice Overview

• 2 Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Clinical Lead, Front Office Coordinators, Clinic Supervisor

Schedule:

• Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• No call responsibilities

Patient Population:

• Adults (18+) - Chronic conditions and workplace injuries

Patient Volume:

• Expected volume: 2530 patients per day
• Build your own patient panel, NP's practice independent in NM

Preferred Experience:

• Background in Pain Management or related field
• Familiarity with opioid stewardship and alternative therapies

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments
• Develop and manage treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medication therapies, including controlled substances
• Ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory guidelines

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Patient-Centered Care: Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to improving quality of life
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Efficiency & Organization: Skilled in EMR documentation and time management
• Adaptability & Initiative: Proactive in process improvement and staying current with treatment modalities

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. We are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

Life in Alamogordo:

Discover Alamogordo, just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, offering over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Visit Heart of the Desert Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico’s largest pistachio groves and a winery with seven varieties of wine. 20 minutes up the mountain, Cloudcroft offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife in the Lincoln National Forest. Enjoy cooler temperatures, golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, or disc golf on scenic courses.

Contact Information:

For more information or to express interest, please reach out or self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link.

Keely Peirce

Physician Recruiter

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit the EEO website.

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