Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery

ADVANCED PRACTICE CLINICIAN | CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

At Presbyterian, we're determined to help you practice to your fullest potential while living life to its fullest.

Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering flexibility in practice setting, lifestyle, and community preference while enjoying the support of New Mexico's largest healthcare system.

What's In It for You?

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

• Full scope cardiothoracic surgery (clinic pre- and postop, consults, stepdown, ICU, OR first assist)
• 4-Day work week
• Call in rotation with other APCs
• Team currently consists of 3 Physician Assistants, 2 Nurse Practitioners and 3 CT surgeons
• Growing thoracic practice, including robotic procedures
• Ability to practice at the top of license in a full-practice authority state
• Performs other functions as required

Maximize Your Financial Future

• Salary: Up to $230k depending on experience
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
    • Eligible for $25,000 per year up to $75,000
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities

 Family-Friendly Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance beginning on day one
• Universal Child Care and Opportunity Scholarship that help make childcare and college more accessible and affordable for many New Mexico families
• Family-friendly communities with excellent quality of life and outdoor recreation opportunities

Resources That Help You Thrive

• System-wide EMR
• MyChart patient portal
• Established referral network
• Collaborative physician-led culture
• Generous CME allowance, paid CME time, and professional development support

Why Physicians Choose Presbyterian

• New Mexico's largest private employer and healthcare system
• 9 hospitals statewide
• Over 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses
• Health plan serving more than 600,000 members
• Locally owned, not-for-profit organization serving New Mexicans since 1908

Credentials Required:

• Prior CT and/or thoracic surgery experience
• Robotic experience preferred
• For Nurse Practitioner - Masters degree in Nursing, New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license with three (3) years of OR experience or one (1) year if able to do EVH with Federal and state DEA license.
• For Physician Assistant - CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant with three (3) years of OR experience or one (1) year if able to do EVH and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required.

Why New Mexico?
New Mexico offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, breathtaking landscapes, and endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor adventure, it's a place where work-life balance comes naturally. From the rich cultural heritage to welcoming communities across the state, New Mexico is an ideal place to grow your career, raise a family, and make a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

To learn more about Presbyterian or to apply, contact Soraya Bello Sparks at [email protected] or (505) 923-7448.  

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.