Description

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our hospitalist team in a hospital-employed role. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care in a supportive community hospital setting.

At Carlsbad Medical Center, you'll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it's needed most - close to home.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-employed position
• Preferred schedule: 7-on / 7-off (flexible scheduling available)
• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
• Full-time eligibility includes enhanced benefits package
• Collaborative hospitalist team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized patients
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage ongoing care
• Collaborate with hospitalists, physicians, nursing staff, and specialists
• Participate in admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage duties
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EMR system
• Support safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivery

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current New Mexico NP or PA license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital-based team environment
• Prior inpatient experience preferred but not required (based on role expectations)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Relocation assistance for full-time providers
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching (for 120+ hours/month)
• Annual CME allowance
• Referral bonuses

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
• Vacation benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at barry_edsell@chs.net or reach out directly with any questions at 615-660-2043