Physician Assistant Job In Las Cruces, New Mexico
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Opportunity in Las Cruces, NM
MountainView Regional Medical Center
MountainView Regional Medical Center provides outstanding emergency care to the 100,000+ citizens of Las Cruces and surrounding areas. 168-bed facility offers a state-of the-art Level III Trauma Center and has earned numerous awards and recognitions for its commitment to excellence, including being accredited by The Joint Commission and an accredited Chest Pain Center, Joint Replacement Center, Stroke Center and Bariatric Surgery Center.
MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a FT experienced NP/PA for our Emergency Medicine Program:
•32,000 Annual ED Volume
•22 ED beds
•24 hours of Physician coverage
•20 hours of NP/PA coverage
•1.8 patient per hour
•EMR is MEDHOST EDIS
•25% admission rate
•Expedited credentialing
Community Overview:
Las Cruces is a crossroads of Hispanic, Indian and American cultures, fertile river valleys, and vast deserts. It is a relaxed Southwestern city with a thriving economy based on agriculture, technology and education at New Mexico State University - making it one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.
Las Cruces is home to many attractions, including numerous art galleries, museums, performing arts venues, theaters, and annual festivals. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, or tennis, in some of New Mexico's most diverse landscapes. To the east, the majestic spires of the Organ Mountains rise from the floor of the Chihuahuan Desert with rolling hills and spindly plants. To the west, the Rio Grande cuts a wide green path of tall trees and fertile fields through the Mesilla Valley. And overhead is an endless expanse of stunning blue sky where the sun shines almost every day.
Las Cruces is a beautiful and growing community, nestled in the mountains and mesas of southern New Mexico. Close to the mountains for snow skiing. Close to the lake for boating and water skiing. Located 45 minutes away off I-25/I-10 is El Paso International Airport, making travel to and from Las Cruces convenient.
Las Cruces experiences four mildly distinct seasons, with the harder part of the winter occurring during December and January, when the average daytime temperature is 57 degrees. Light snow does fall in the winter but seldom lasts longer than one day.
Las Cruces , and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place to raise a family, with great schools, and a growing business base to provide all the necessary service needs.
MountainView Regional Medical Center, a 168-bed facility located in Las Cruces, N.M., is accredited by the Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO). The facility includes fully staffed 24-hour emergency care, a specialized Heart Center, Chest Pain Accredited, Comprehensive Intensive Care Services and an All-Digital Imaging Department, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services, Total Joint Certified, Emergency Services, Wound Care Center/Hyperbarics, Pain Management Center, Women's Center, and numerous Physician Practices.