Full Time Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Albuquerque, New Mexico

Are you looking for a Life-long Career with a thriving multi-specialty Medical Group? Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.

Lovelace Medical Group Orthopedics located in Beautiful Sunny Albuquerque, NM, is searching for an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice conveniently located on the campus of 263-bed Lovelace Medical Center Hospital.

About Your Work:

• Join 4 physicians, 3- Nurse Practitioners and 2- Physician Assistants
• Enjoy working in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• See new patients, follow-ups and pre and post op patients
• X-ray, Lab and PT are onsite
• Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Administrative time built into the schedule
• 3 Days of Call/Month (24 hour call)- includes clinic and inpatient rounding

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary
• CMEAllowance
• $10,000 Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

Required training/fellowship: Experience in orthopedic surgery, preferably in total joint replacement care. Strong knowledge of total hip and total knee replacement protocols, patient education, pain management, and rehabilitation principles is preferred. The APP must possess excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with surgeons

*Required certifications: BLS

*Required skills/procedures: The candidate must demonstrate competency in evaluating and managing musculoskeletal conditions, conducting preoperative and postoperative assessments, and developing treatment plans.

About the Health System:
Lovelace Medical Group has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.

About the Community:

• Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.
• With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
• Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.
• A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.
• New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.
• Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.
• Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport