Full Time Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Job Description
Are you looking for a Life-long Career with a thriving multi-specialty 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 Medical Group Orthopedics located in Beautiful Sunny Albuquerque, NM, is searching for an Orthopedic Surgery PA/First Assist or Nurse Practitioner to join an established, employed practice conveniently located on the campus of 263-bed Lovelace Medical Center Hospital.
About Your Work
- Join 4 physicians, 3- Nurse Practitioners and 2- Physician Assistants
- Enjoy working in the inpatient and outpatient settings
- See new patients, follow-ups and pre and post op patients
Schedule is 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Administrative time built into the schedule
3 Days of Call/Month (24 hour call)- includes clinic and inpatient rounding
Recruitment Package May Include
- Base salary
- CMEAllowance
- $10,000 Commencement bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance
Required training/fellowship: Experience in orthopedic surgery, preferably in total joint replacement care. Strong knowledge of total hip and total knee replacement protocols, patient education, pain management, and rehabilitation principles is preferred. The APP must possess excellent clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with surgeons
*Required certifications: BLS
*Required skills/procedures: The candidate must demonstrate competency in evaluating and managing musculoskeletal conditions, conducting preoperative and postoperative assessments, and developing treatment plans.
About the Health System
Lovelace Medical Group has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs 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 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 will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing new, follow-up, and perioperative patients. Responsibilities include performing clinical evaluations, developing treatment plans, and participating in a call rotation.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in orthopedic surgery, specifically with total joint replacement protocols and patient care. A valid BLS certification is required, along with strong clinical and collaborative skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Albuquerque, New Mexico at Lovelace Health System a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 296 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (pa) | ranked against 296 Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician assistant listings in New Mexico | 30 active | 3,086 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 74% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · 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 |
| Orthopedic Surgery PA hiring demand | #4 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 77 postings, 149 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery PA listings | 84 in the last 30 days | 71 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend (all specialties) | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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