General Surgery Opening in Alamogordo, NM
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
**General Surgeon Opening in Alamogordo, NM**
**Position Details:**
- **Type:** Full-time, permanent
- **Role:** Health Network is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon
- **Team Composition:** 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, a Manager, a Clinical Coordinator for Bariatrics, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, and support staff
- **Work Schedule:** Monday Thursday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM 12:00 Noon
- **Call:** Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
- **Patient Distribution:** 60% Outpatient; 40% Inpatient
- **Average Operative Volume:**
- 3-4 major elective surgeries per week
- 5-10 outpatient procedures, depending on calls
- Surgeries can be performed at the outpatient surgery center
- Surgeons perform 5-8 colonoscopies per day, with potential to increase as more NP support becomes available and clinic volume grows
- No required minimum for the number of colonoscopies
- **Sponsorship:** H1B and J1 visa sponsorships are available
**Benefits Include:**
- Outstanding compensation package and benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Malpractice Coverage
- CME Allowance
- 403(b) with Employer Matching
- Retirement with employer match
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Time away from practice
**Requirements:**
- Must be Board-Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in General Surgery
- Must be capable of performing colonoscopies until a full-time GI specialist is present
- Must possess an unrestricted New Mexico Medical License or be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico
**Ideal Candidate:**
- Willing to take call
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment rather than relying solely on consultations
- Comfort with acute care surgeries is essential
**Location Highlights:**
**Life in Alamogordo:**
Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a world-renowned natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Dont miss Heart of the Desert Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexicos first and largest pistachio groves and a winery offering seven varieties of wine.