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General Physician Assistant Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico

CV Surgery 1st Assist/Inpatient PA at the New Mexico Heart Institute | Up to 10K Sign-On Bonus

Company:Ardent Health Services

Professions/Specialties:General Physician Assistant,PA - Cardiac Surgery

Location:Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

The renowned New Mexico Heart Institute is now hiring a Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant skilled in vein harvesting to join our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team in beautiful Albuquerque, NM. The ideal fit will be with a team-oriented and teachable PA or NP able to surgically 1st assist eight Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgeon in the operating room and rounding on cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Weekend rounding and rotating evening call (with excess pay) is part of the role. First Assist Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners with 1+ years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certification are encouraged to apply! 
  
About this CV Surgery PA Job Opening: 
  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 
  • Single-Specialty Group, Inpatient-Only Setting 
  • Join a team of 36 physicians, 7 physician assistants, 14 nurse practitioners, and an extensive support staff 
  • Hospital Location: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center 
  • Onsite Testing (Echo, Vascular, Nuclear, and CT) and 3 Procedure Rooms available 
  • Daily Patient Load: 4-10 (varies) 
  • Q4- Call Coverage with Excess Call Pay: 1 weekend a month (approx.. 4-10 patient encounters during call) 
  • EMR: Epic 
  
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Board-Certified as 1st Assist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 
  • 1+ years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certification required
  
Recruitment Package may include: 
  • Base Salary + wRVU production incentive 
  • CME/CEU Allowance 
  • Up to 10K sign-on bonus 
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans 
  • Relocation allowance 
  • Paid malpractice coverage 
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan 
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance 
  
About Us: 
Lovelace Medical Group is a multi-specialty provider group, including clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in various specialties and primary care. Lovelace Health System built the city’s first hospital, and since our organization was founded 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for our patients.  
As part of Lovelace Medical Group, New Mexico Heart Institute comprises a team of exceptional cardiologists, invasive/interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists. As the largest cardiovascular care team in New Mexico, our surgeons perform the most advanced vascular and endovascular procedures available, including arterial, venous, peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and aneurysmal. 
  • Leapfrog Top 123 Hospital- Teaching Hospital 
  • Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare 
  • New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace 
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home 
  
About Our Community: 
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ has fantastic cultural offerings, eclectic eateries and shopping, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, an international airport, and a combination of urban, suburban, and rural settings-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.  
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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