Orthopedic Surgery PA/NP - First Assist in Albuquerque

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Commencement bonus 10,000 USD

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Group Orthopedics in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice on the campus of Lovelace Medical Center Hospital. Join 4 physicians, 3 nurse practitioners and 2 physician assistants, with onsite X-ray, lab and PT support. Work includes inpatient and outpatient care, seeing new patients, follow-ups, and pre/post-op cases, with a schedule from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. and 3 days of call per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic surgery, preferably in total joint replacement care.
• Strong knowledge of total hip and total knee replacement protocols.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons.

Responsibilities

• See new patients, follow-ups and pre and post op patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• X-ray, Lab and PT are onsite and available for patient care.
• Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with built-in administrative time.
• Provide 3 days of call per month (24 hour call) including clinic and inpatient rounding.

Job description

Lovelace Medical Group Orthopedics in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice on the campus of Lovelace Medical Center Hospital. Join 4 physicians, 3 nurse practitioners and 2 physician assistants, with onsite X-ray, lab and PT support. Work includes inpatient and outpatient care, seeing new patients, follow-ups, and pre/post-op cases, with a schedule from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. and 3 days of call per month.