Ortho Surgery NP/First Assist—Total Joint Focus

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

CME allowance

Commencement bonus $10,000

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing support

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Group Orthopedics in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice on the Lovelace Medical Center Hospital campus.

You will work with a team of 4 physicians, 3 NPs and 2 PAs, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes on-site X-ray, lab, and PT, with a fixed 8 am–5 pm schedule and 3 days of call per month, supporting joint replacement care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• APP must possess excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with surgeons.

Responsibilities

• See new patients, follow-ups and pre- and post-op patients.
• Work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• X-ray, Lab and PT are onsite.
• Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 3 Days of Call per Month (24 hour call) – includes clinic and inpatient rounding.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Total joint replacement

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Pain management

Rehabilitation principles

Job description

Lovelace Medical Group Orthopedics in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice on the Lovelace Medical Center Hospital campus.

You will work with a team of 4 physicians, 3 NPs and 2 PAs, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes on-site X-ray, lab, and PT, with a fixed 8 am–5 pm schedule and 3 days of call per month, supporting joint replacement care.