What are the responsibilities and job description for the CV Surgery 1st Assist/Inpatient PA at the New Mexico Heart Institute | Up to 10K position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
The renowned New Mexico Heart Instituteis now hiring aSurgical First Assist Physician Assistant skilled in vein harvesting to join our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team in beautifulAlbuquerque, NM.The ideal fit will be with a team-oriented and teachable PA or NP able to surgically 1stassist eight Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgeon in the operating room and rounding 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 Nurse Practitioners with 1 years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certification are encouraged to apply!
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 1stAssist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- 1 years of endoscopic vein harvesting experience/certificationrequired
Recruitment Package may include:
- Base Salary wRVUproduction incentive
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Up to 10Ksign-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.
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