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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Neurology Physician - Lovelace Medical Group - Albuquerque, NM

NeurologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Lovelace Medical Group is hiring a board certified/eligible Neurologist to join our outpatient practice at the recently-opened Lovelace Neuroscience Center of Excellence in vibrant Albuquerque, NM.

Be part of a reliable, communicative, and team-oriented environment- attention to detail, strong communication, and organizational skills are shared traits of success to thrive with this group. This is a general neurology practice (outpatient, clinical) where the selected individual will administer botox, perform EMG and read EEG. Located onsite at the Lovelace Medical Center, a Primary Stroke Center with a 21-bed stroke unit.

Experienced and graduating neurologists interested in an outpatient clinical practice are encouraged to apply!

About This Clinical Neurologist Job Opening

  • Full-Time Employment (1.0 FTE)
  • Join a team of 4 Neurologists and Support Staff
  • Onsite procedure room available
  • Outpatient Only
  • Weekdays Only: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (32 hours per week)
  • Dedicated Time: 1 hour lunch and 1 hour administrative daily
  • Daily Patient Load: 14-27
  • Shared Clinic Call: 1:4/1:5 (telephone only, weekly)- no hospital call required.
  • Physician will administer botox, perform EMGs, read EEGs
  • EMR: Epic

Minimum Qualifications

ABPN Board Certified/Eligible Neurologist

Neurology Residency Trained

Experienced and Graduating Neurologists are encouraged to apply!

Physician Benefits

At Ardent, caring for our team members is part of our purpose. One way we do this is by working to provide high-quality, affordable benefits that support you and your family's health and financial well-being.

  • Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Residency stipend
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance

About Us

The Lovelace Neurosciences Center is a state-of-the-art 12,000 sq. ft. facility that opened in 2017. The all-encompassing neurological clinic can help patients address issues from headaches to spinal and cranial surgeries and incorporates cutting-edge technology such as Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, SmartSkan, EMGs, EEG, sterotactic neuronagivation, brain endoscopy, brain mapping and awake brain surgery, artificial cervical and lumbar disc and vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty.

Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of Lovelace Medical Center since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.

About Our Community

Surrounded by the stunning Sandia Mountains, the sprawling Rio Grande and nestled in the heart of the American Southwest, Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

The city's thriving arts scene includes numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues that celebrate a blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world’s largest hot-air balloon festival, highlights the city's dynamic community spirit.

Albuquerque's culinary scene is renowned for its distinctive New Mexican cuisine, blending traditional and contemporary flavors. With top-tier educational institutions and highly-rated schools, Albuquerque supports lifelong learning.

The cost of living is below the national average, and a sunny climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually ensures a high quality of life. Embrace a career and lifestyle enriched by Albuquerque's unique charm, cultural depth, and professional opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The neurologist will provide outpatient clinical care, including administering Botox, performing EMGs, and reading EEGs. The role involves managing a daily patient load of 14-27 patients within a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be an ABPN board certified or eligible neurologist who has completed a neurology residency. Both experienced and graduating neurologists are encouraged to apply.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Botox administrationPatient careEpic EMR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurology Physician - Lovelace Medical Group - Albuquerque, NM 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 Neurology — ranked against 492 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 64% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

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

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 492 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $350k (middle half $325k–$390k)255 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in New Mexico156 active22,527 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 17% remote · 64% no call · 34% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNew Mexico physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 days · 21% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings181 in the last 30 days154 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$210k$50/wRVU × 4,200 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (492 Neurology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Mexico figures use all physicians: too few New Mexico Neurology postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Lovelace Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
CME allowance
Sign-on bonus
Medical debt assistance
Relocation allowance
Residency stipend
Paid malpractice coverage
Health benefits

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.