Employed Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon | Commencement & Relocation | Las Cruces, NM (2nd largest city)

Community-Health-Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainView Medical Group in Las Cruces, New Mexico seeks an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join a well-established practice affiliated with MountainView Regional Medical Center. Board-eligible or board-certified with trauma fellowship training is preferred to serve a high-demand patient base.

The position offers employed, full-time work with a supportive team of physicians and APPs, robust subspecialty collaboration, and access to advanced facilities including MAKO, Athena EMR, and 24/7

Responsibilities

• Employed, full-time, well-respected practice
• Join 5 physicians and 2 APPs (1 current Traumatologist)
• Anticipated call 1:4 covering a single hospital
• Level III trauma 22-bed ED (48,000 ED visits in 2025)
• 168-bed hospital with 8 modern OR suites, dedicated blocks, MAKO availability, high-definition fluoroscopy, efficient and tenured OR team with First Assist, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• Athena EMR + Suki AI scribe technology
• Fully-equipped clinic with experienced support team; clinic adjacent to medical center
• Established referral network supported by 18 physician clinics, a 10-bed freestanding ED, 3 urgent care centers, and dedicated outreach/marketing support
• Robust multidisciplinary support such as IP/OP therapy, MSK radiologists, Infusion therapy, Interventional Pain Management, PM&R, and athletic partnerships with New Mexico State University.

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Employed Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon | Commencement & Relocation | Las Cruces, NM (2nd largest city)

MountainView Medical Group, affiliated with MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Trauma Fellowship to join an established, high-demand practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Serving as the healthcare hub for a primary service area of over 225,000+ residents across Southern New Mexico, this position offers a seamless transition with immediate patient volume.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, MountainView Regional Medical Center is one of only two hospitals in New Mexico to earn a Leapfrog "A" Safety Grade, while also holding The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and Advanced Certification for Total Joint Replacement.

About Your Work:

• Employed, full-time, well-respected practice
• Join 5 physicians and 2 APPs (1 current Traumatologist)
• Anticipated call 1:4 covering a single hospital
• Level III trauma 22-bed ED (48,000 ED visits in 2025)
• 168-bed hospital with 8 modern OR suites, dedicated blocks, MAKO availability, high-definition fluoroscopy, efficient and tenured OR team with First Assist, and 24/7 anesthesia coverage.
• Athena EMR + Suki AI scribe technology
• Fully-equipped clinic with experienced support team; clinic adjacent to medical center
• Established referral network supported by 18 physician clinics, a 10-bed freestanding ED, 3 urgent care centers, and dedicated outreach/marketing support.
• Robust multidisciplinary support such as IP/OP therapy, MSK radiologists, Infusion therapy, Interventional Pain Management, PM&R, and athletic partnerships with New Mexico State University.

Compensation & Benefits Package

At MountainView Medical Group, we are committed to offering our physicians exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth.

• Competitive base salary plus wRVU productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical loan repayment assistance and training/fellowship stipends for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits package with 401(k)
• Vacation days and paid CME time with annual allowance

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