Family Medicine Faculty Physician – Las Cruces, NM | 70% Teaching/Admin Time
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-With OB
Degree Required Other MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship DPM
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/21/24
Memorial Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Family Medicine Faculty Physician to join its team. This position is ideal for a provider who is looking to experience the best of Southern living in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the state's second-largest city. The program emphasizes collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical care services with a strong focus on social medicine. **DIO opportunity for those interested.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Program Director to develop residency infrastructure, including curriculum development and resident recruitment.
  • DIO opportunity
  • Provide oversight of outpatient primary care, office procedures, precepting, didactic teaching, and resident mentoring.
  • Spend approximately 70% of time on teaching and administrative duties, and 30% on clinical care.
  • Deliver full-spectrum family medicine care, including inpatient medicine and obstetric skills.
Qualifications:
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
  • Interest in geriatric care is desirable but not required.
Program Highlights:
  • Community hospital with an unopposed, established residency program featuring 7 core faculty physicians.
  • Opportunity to practice in a setting that offers urban, small-town, or rural environments with excellent public and private schools.
  • Close proximity to El Paso, providing access to big city amenities while enjoying the peaceful beauty and recreational opportunities of the Mesilla Valley.
About Memorial Medical Center: Located in the heart of Las Cruces, Memorial Medical Center is a 198-bed acute care facility serving Dona Ana County and surrounding areas. As a community healthcare leader, the hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both inpatient and outpatient. Accredited by The Joint Commission and a partner hospital of the National Patient Safety Foundation, Memorial Medical Center is consistently recognized for its excellence in healthcare.
This position offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to high-quality patient care and resident education in a supportive and enriching environment.
Recruitment Package may include:
  • Base salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance

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