About New Mexico Military Institute:The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported, co-educational institution offering college preparatory education at the high school and junior college levels. With a student body of up to 1,000 cadets, NMMI provides a comprehensive academic experience complemented by Junior and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. The high school curriculum is fully accredited, preparing students for higher education. The junior college program facilitates cadet transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, NMMI houses the Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) for grades 6-8. The IPA delivers a distinctive curriculum that emphasizes immersive, intensive, and hands-on learning in a structured environment.
Position: Physician Assistant (PA) provides support to the Medical Director in comprehensive healthcare to NMMI cadets and staff. The PA will work collaboratively with the medical team to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of health conditions within the scope of a collegiate military preparatory school environment. This is a non-exempt, 10-month, part-time position, not to exceed 29 hours per week. Hourly rate will be determined based on certification and experience. The job description is available upon request.
Tasks:
· Assist the Medical Director in providing general medical care to cadets and staff.
· Conduct physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, and order diagnostic tests.
· Provide urgent and routine medical care, including minor procedures and wound care.
· Collaborate with other medical professionals and school personnel to ensure optimal health outcomes.
· Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA and institutional policies.
· Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills:
· Knowledge of the core biomedical and clinical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology.
· Knowledge of the etiologies, risk factors, underlying pathologic processes, and epidemiology of various medical conditions.
· Knowledge of how to formulate differential diagnoses, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, and develop effective treatment plans.
· Knowledgeable about interventions for disease prevention, health maintenance, and patient counseling.
Qualifications:
Required:
· Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of New Mexico.
· Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
· Current BLS and ACLS certification.
· Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in urgent care, family medicine, or adolescent health.
Preferred:
· Experience with adolescents/young adults or military academy environment.
· Bilingual.
How to Apply: Send your application, resume, letter of interest, current license/certifications and 3 professional references to the NMMI HR Office located in Luna Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201, or email employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
