General Surgery, Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) - Lovelace Medical Group Westside Hospital
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a self-motivated General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Lovelace family in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico.
About the Position
- Lovelace Medical Group Westside Hospital
- Join a surgical team of 6 physicians and 9 APP’s
- Outpatient only - Mon-Fri, 8-5
- Daily Patient Average: 21
- EMR: Epic (Ambience AI tool)
Required Skills/Procedures
Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Candidates should be comfortable managing pre- and post-operative patients, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities are essential for success in this role.
Candidate Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
Current licensure in the state of New Mexico must be able to obtain a DEA registration and New Mexico board of pharmacy prescriptive authority by the time of employment excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are required experience and medical weight management is strongly preferred
Why Lovelace Medical Group
- Base salary
- CME allowance
- Commencement bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
About Lovelace Medical Group
Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group, inclusive of clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.
Lovelace Health System built the city’s first hospital and since our organization was founded over 100 years ago, we have been committed to serving our community and creating the best quality of life possible for the patients we serve.
Lovelace has been identified in Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare, deemed a New Mexico Family-Friendly Workplace, and recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home among other awards.
Be Part of an Award-Winning Team: Leapfrog Hospital Safety Top Teaching Hospital“ A” grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Distinction for Bariatric Surgery Quality Achievement Award Becker’s Hospital Reviews 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Lovelace Bariatrics accredited as a Level 1 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
About the Community
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.
- With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
- Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.
A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.
New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.
Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.
Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will manage pre- and post-operative patients within a surgical team. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in an outpatient setting.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program and hold current licensure in New Mexico. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Surgery, Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) - Lovelace Medical Group Westside Hospital at Lovelace Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (PA) — ranked against 341 active Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in surgery (pa) | ranked against 341 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician assistant listings in New Mexico | 29 active | 3,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery PA hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery PA listings | 123 in the last 30 days | 83 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties) | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Physician Assistant Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
33 jobs · 29 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
32 jobs · 29 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associates
Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon
Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate
Oregon Health & Science University · Beaverton, Oregon
Family Nurse Practitioner - NP/PA
$50.22-$108.15/hrClinic Director - Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
$210k