Gastroenterologist Wanted: GI Expansion & Endoscopy Lead

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; Full time

Job description

Gastroenterology Opportunity in Las Cruces

Enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year while building a rewarding career in one of the Southwest's most desirable communities. A hospital‑employed multi‑specialty group in Las Cruces is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join an expanding GI service line near El Paso.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hospital‑employed position within an established multi‑specialty network
• Expansion opportunity with strong referral support from more than 160 physicians on staff
• Blend of approximately 70% general GI and 30% advanced procedures
• Opportunity to develop and grow advanced endoscopy services
• Existing hospital equipment and procedural volume support physicians looking to incorporate advanced procedures into practice
• Typical procedural volume:
  • 15‑20 general GI procedures daily
  • 2‑5 advanced procedures daily
• Hospital‑based endoscopy program
• Guaranteed block time with opportunity for expansion as procedural volume grows
• Dedicated anesthesia support available
• APP support for inpatient rounding
• Collaborative clinical environment with growth‑focused leadership

Call Schedule

• 1:3 call rotation
• Approximately 10 days of call per month
• Combination of clinic and hospital call
• No in‑house call requirement
• Additional call compensation available for call exceeding five days monthly

Practice Environment

• Current GI coverage includes one employed physician and two independent physicians covering through a PSA arrangement
• Recruitment supports continued expansion and long‑term program development
• Opportunity for physicians interested in helping build advanced GI capabilities
• Typical clinic schedule Monday‑Friday

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• ERCP training preferred for physicians interested in advanced procedures
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico

Visa Support

• J‑1 waiver support available
• H1B transfer candidates may be considered
• Cap‑exempt H1B sponsorship not available

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• High income potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance and additional recruitment incentives may be available