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Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Medical Weight Loss Physician Albuquerque, New Mexico

Obesity MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Obesity Medicine Physician to join our established team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

If you are seeking a long-term career with a respected, physician-led practice that offers strong clinical support, advanced technology, and a desirable quality of life, we would love to speak with you.

  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • Clinic hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Clinic located adjacent to the hospital, within walking distance
  • Expected patient volume: 18 to 24 patients per day
  • EPIC electronic medical record system
  • Ambience AI Scribe technology available

Mix of Inpatient and Outpatient

Lovelace Medical Group is a growing, physician-focused organization committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across New Mexico. Physicians benefit from a collaborative culture, strong referral networks, advanced technology, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and enjoys more than 320 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Situated in the heart of the Southwest, Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Native American, Hispanic, and diverse cultural influences. The city is internationally recognized as the Hot Air Ballooning Capital of the World and home to the renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, residents enjoy a vibrant culinary scene known for its famous red and green chile, affordable living, excellent recreational opportunities, and a welcoming community that makes it easy to build a rewarding career and fulfilling lifestyle.

Join Lovelace Medical Group and build a lifelong career with an established orthopedic practice dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered obesity medicine care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will manage a daily patient volume of 18 to 24 individuals while utilizing advanced technology like EPIC and AI Scribe.

Requirements

Candidates must be fellowship-trained Obesity Medicine Physicians. The role requires a commitment to a full-time, Monday through Friday schedule at the Albuquerque facility.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient Care

Obesity Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,259 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $275k (middle half $275k–$290k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in New Mexico151 active22,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Mexico Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,259 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Weight Loss Physician Albuquerque, New Mexico at Lovelace Health System a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,259 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,259 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Lovelace Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

EPIC electronic medical record system
Ambience AI Scribe technology available
Strong clinical support
Advanced technology

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,452/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.