Pulmonary Critical Care Physician (Pulm CC) Lovelace Westside Hospital in New Mexico

Overview

Lovelace Medical Group is searching for a skilled Full-Time BE/BC Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician for an employed opportunity in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico at our Westside Lovelace Hospital Location

About the Position

• Team of 7 pulmonary/critical care physicians and 6 NP's
• Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4pm
• Expected Hospital Daily Patient Volume: 6-12
• Inpatient Only
• Serve the 263-bed Lovelace Medical Center
• 20-bed ICU (CVICU is 16 beds)
• NP night assistance in the ICU
• Procedures include bronchoscopy (ION), central venous access, arterial catheter placement, and thoracentesis
• APP support in both the ICU and clinic settings
• Clinic is conveniently located on the hospital campus and offers 13 exam rooms, 3 PFT rooms, and a full range of onsite testing, including PFT, CPET, Methacholine Challenge, 6MW, Titration Walks, and biologic injections
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and support accurate coding, leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Recruitment Package May Include

• Base salary plus wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus or Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance plus consultative services through Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits plus retirement plan
• Marketing and 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 Lovelace Health System:

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 the Community:

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, many activities and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings, and many things to do-- ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.