CV Surgery 1st Assist/Inpatient PA at the New Mexico Heart Institute | Up to 10K Sign-On Bonus
full-time•Albuquerque
About this role
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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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Tech stack
Vein Harvesting,Surgical Assistance,Cardiothoracic Surgery,Vascular Surgery,Teamwork,Patient Rounding,Endoscopic Procedures,Call Coverage,EMR,Patient Care
About Ardent Health Services
For nearly 100 years, Lovelace Health System has set new standards of care in New Mexico through revolutionary advances in medicine and surgery. Today, that legacy of accomplishment continues in our commitment to advanced technology and sensitive care. At Lovelace, we believe that each encounter with a patient or health care consumer offers an opportunity to make a difference in their health and well-being – and in our reputation for caring, customer service and positive outcomes. We've made investments in technology and programs to meet Albuquerque's evolving needs. With a network of acute care hospitals and Lovelace Medical Group clinics, we serve patients throughout the greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metropolitan area, as well as Roswell. We not only strive to be the provider of choice for patients, but employer of choice for health care professionals in New Mexico.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: www.lovelace.com
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
What you'll do
- The Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant will assist in surgeries and round on patients in the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery departments. Weekend rounding and rotating evening call are part of the role.
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As a CV Surgery 1st Assist/Inpatient PA at the New Mexico Heart Institute | Up to 10K Sign-On Bonus at Ardent Health Services, you will: the Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant will assist in surgeries and round on patients in the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery departments. Weekend rounding and rotating evening call are part of the role..
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The CV Surgery 1st Assist/Inpatient PA at the New Mexico Heart Institute | Up to 10K Sign-On Bonus position at Ardent Health Services is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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