Surgical First Assistant Physician Assistant

1 day ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Ardent Health Services Full time
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team at the New Mexico Heart Institute in Albuquerque, NM.

About the Role
  • Assist eight Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgeons in the operating room and round 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 Acute Nurse Practitioners with 3+ years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certification are encouraged to apply
About Our Team

Our team of 25 physicians, 7 physician assistants, 7 nurse practitioners, and an extensive support staff are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits
  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Single-Specialty Group, Inpatient-Only Setting
  • 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)
  • Q4-5 Call Coverage with Excess Call Pay: 4 days a month (approx 4-10 patient encounters during call)
  • EMR: Epic
Requirements
  • Board-Certified as 1st Assist Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • 3+ years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certification
What We Offer
  • Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME/CEU Allowance
  • 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 Our Community

Albuquerque is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community.



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