Emergency Medicine Careers

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Hobbs, New Mexico

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Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time; Part Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000627

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Emergency Medicine

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Physician Assistant in Hobbs, NM at Covenant Hobbs Hospital

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Hobbs, NM—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 4 physicians and 2 APPs at Covenant Hobbs Hospital.
Block scheduling and travel available.
17k annual volume.

Qualifications:

Board Certified Physician Assistant.
1-2 years of emergency medicine experience.
Experience in rural communities a plus.
Emergency Medicine Fellowship a plus.

Scheduling:

24 hours physician and 12-hour APP coverage.
11am – 11pm shift times.
Block scheduling available.

Key Responsibilities:

Work at the top of your license
Provide top-quality patient care to a rural emergency department with 12 beds in an open ICU setting, seeing 16,650 patients annually.
Foster collaboration and support among team members.
Emphasize proper, careful, and safe patient treatment as a core focus.
Utilize advanced medical technology and handle transfers through the Covenant Transfer Center.
Use EPIC as the electronic medical record system

Living and Working in Hobbs, NM

Hobbs, NM offers a relaxed small-town lifestyle with plenty of sunshine, sense of community, and an affordable cost of living. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, local arts, and family-friendly activities all with a little slower pace of life.
Traveling to and from Hobbs is convenient by road via US 62 and US 180. Lea County Regional Airport has daily flights to Houston and Denver.

Rewards and Compensation:

Compensation: W-2 status with competitive hourly rate, benefits, and malpractice with tail coverage.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
Collaboration:

You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
Accountability:

You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer