Bariatrics Job at Ardent Health Services in Albuquerque, NM

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a self-motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Lovelace family in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lovelace Bariatrics has been named a Fully Accredited MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accredited Quality Improvement Program) by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Join the Lovelace Irving Clinic, a small team with shared goals for exceptional patient care, consistently working together to provide great patient experience.

About the Position:

• Lovelace Irving Clinic
• Join a bariatrics team of 2 physicians and 3+ support team members
• Daily Patient Average: 16
• Tricore Lab on-site
• Mon-Fri, 8-5
• EMR: Epic

Candidate Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with experience delivering professional care to medical weight loss patients, and will take initiative while displaying a hardworking ethic to keep up with this busy practice. Must have excellent organization, follow-up and communication skills for dealing with patients, their families, physicians and other healthcare providers.

• Graduate from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Licensed in the state of New Mexico as an NP or PA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance licensure by the time of employment
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Experienced or graduating NP or PA with medical weight loss profession experience are encouraged to apply!
• Looking for a candidate that can provide both medical weight loss and surgical follow up and possibly assist in the OR

Why Lovelace Medical Group:

• Base salary
• CME allowance
• Sign-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 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 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 our Community:

Considered the heart of New Mexico, Albuquerque is a charming city that is rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest. A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state. The best part is that the state of New Mexico is a lesser-known treasure; with a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and traffic mild enough to get across town in 15 minutes. Albuquerque has been mentioned and recognized its climate, culture, cost of living, biking and hiking trails, and best places to live, among other noteworthy mentions.  

• Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, located in the high desert
• An average of 310 days of sunshine lets you enjoy a myriad of outdoor adventures from hiking to discovering why ABQ is known as the hot air balloon capital of the world
• Home to the University of New Mexico’s main campus
• Attractive cost of living with a mix of urban, suburban and rural settings