We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 28-day assignment in NM. This role involves a 7 on/7 off schedule, typically covering 12-hour shifts for either days or nights. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive inpatient care for all neurosurgery cases, with opportunities for float and holiday coverage as needed.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in New Mexico. The schedule offers flexibility with options for 3:8s or 2:12s shifts. In this outpatient clinic setting, you will work closely with a physician, managing a varied patient load including high acuity cases and urgent care needs such as lacerations and suturing.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in New Mexico seeks a dedicated Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 168-day assignment. The schedule follows a 7 on, 7 off rotation, primarily covering day shifts from 6a-6p, with a critical requirement for flexibility to switch to night shifts (6p-6a) as needed, or to commit to nights only. This role focuses on managing a variety...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for our client in New Mexico. This 42-day assignment involves 7-14 night shifts per month, from 7 PM to 7 AM, with duties focusing on night admissions, cross-coverage, and physician support during the night shift.Responsibilities and DutiesManage night admissions onlyProvide night cross-coverage...
Location:NM
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
In New Mexico, the average PA salary is $133,140 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in New Mexico have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
In New Mexico, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours within a two-year licensing cycle to renew their license.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
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