Cardiac Surgeon at the New Mexico Heart Institute in Albuquerque, NM!

The New Mexico Heart Institute is offering a competitive salary with excellent quality of life to a Cardiac Surgeon as part of a four-surgeon team at our Heart Hospital and University of New Mexico Hospital in beautiful Albuquerque, NM, USA. Be part of a multi-specialty practice primarily working out of the Heart Hospital that was designed by physicians with patients in mind. Interested experienced and graduating cardiothoracic surgeon candidates are encouraged to apply!

About the Position:

• Lovelace Medical Group: Multi-Specialty Practice
• Full-Time Employment (1.0 FTE)
• Inpatient/Outpatient Mix
• Join a team of 39 physicians, 23 APP, and support staff
• Onsite ECHO, Vascular, Nuclear, CT Testing, X-ray and Lab
• Da Vinci XI robotic system and Hybrid Room
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
• Daily Patient Load: 14-16
• Q4: Rotating Call Coverage
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding-leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Minimum Requirements:

• ABTS certified in cardiac surgery

• Experienced and graduating cardiac surgeons are encouraged to apply!

Physician Recruitment Package may include:

• 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

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.

Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of $12,000-$14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.

About Us:

Lovelace Medical Group is a multi-specialty provider group, including clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in various 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 our patients.

As part of Lovelace Medical Group, New Mexico Heart Institute comprises a team of exceptional cardiologists, invasive/interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists. As the largest cardiovascular care team in New Mexico, our surgeons perform the most advanced vascular and endovascular procedures available, including arterial, venous, peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and aneurysmal.

Recognitions:

• Leapfrog Top 123 Hospital of 2025- Teaching Hospital

• Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare