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General Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs in New Mexico

Showing 1 general surgery physician assistant opportunity in New Mexico

Full Time General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Albuquerque, New Mexico

PA - General Surgery
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Group
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a self-motivated General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Lovelace family in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico.    About the Position:   • Lovelace Medical Group Independence Square • Join a surgical team of 6 physicians and 2 APP’s • Inpatient and Outpatient mix • Daily Patient Average: 18-24 on clinic days • Mon-Fri, 8-5 • EMR: Epic (Ambience AI tool)  Required Skills/Procedures   Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability...

Living and Working in New Mexico

Key information for general surgery physician assistants considering jobs in New Mexico.

Cost of living
92 / 100

About 8% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$248,100

Well below the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~0.7%

Below the national average. About $1,731/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
5.9% Top rate

New Mexico has a 5.9% top marginal state income tax rate.

Source: New Mexico Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in New Mexico

  • Primary Care:

    18 counties (55%) have countywide shortage designations. 14 counties (42%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    27 counties (82%) have countywide shortage designations. 5 counties (15%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    11 counties (33%) have countywide shortage designations. 21 counties (64%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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