Heart Failure Cardiologist Opportunity at the New Mexico Heart Institute |New Fellows Welcome t[...]

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cardiologist with specialized expertise in heart failure management to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide advanced, patient-centered care for individuals with complex cardiovascular conditions, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart failure.

The NM Heart Institute at Lovelace Medical Group is comprised of 52 multi-disciplinary providers. The group is collegial and collaborative. We are a progressive group, specializing in advanced heart and vascular care.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Employment
• Inpatient/Outpatient mix
• On-site Testing Available: ECHO, Vascular, CT, and Nuclear
• Join a team of 36 physicians, 7 physician assistants, 16 nurse practitioners, and an extensive support staff
• Flexible Schedule: Monday-Friday (8-10 hour days/4-5 weekdays per week)
• Daily Patient Load: 18
• Q8 Call Schedule: Rotating evenings and weekend (we need to know if this is in house or telephone only)
• 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 Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• BC/BE in Cardiology
• Fellowship training in heart failure or advanced heart failure and transplant
• Valid medical license/eligible in New Mexico

Compensation & Benefits

Caring for our team members is part of our purpose. We do this by working to provide high-quality, affordable benefits that support you and your family's health and financial well-being. Your 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
• J-1 waiver support via State Conrad 30, ARC, DRA, HHS based on location and specialty
• H-1B support via the H-1B lottery
• O-1

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

As part of Lovelace Medical Group, NMHI practices state-of-the-art medicine by employing the latest cardiovascular imaging and fully integrated interventional, cardio-thoracic, and vascular surgical service approaches. The Institute’s services address a full range of preventative, diagnostic, treatment, surgical and rehabilitation needs.

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.

About Our Community

Albuquerque is a charming city and 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 for 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, 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