General Orthopedic Surgery in New Mexico | J1 Visa Support is Available

Community Health Systems; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commencement bonus

Medical loan repayment assistance

Paid CME time with annual allowance

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our thriving multispecialty group. This hospital-employed position offers a strong referral base, a level III facility, and dedicated OR time with 24/7 anesthesia coverage.

The physician will handle general orthopedics, including trauma and total joints, participate in a 1:3 call rotation, and enjoy robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in orthopedic surgery.
• Completion of U.S. residency training required.
• Experience preferred, but strong new graduates will be considered.
• Eligible for New Mexico medical licensure.
• J1 visa support available.

Responsibilities

• General orthopedics with trauma and total joints; hand procedures as needed.
• 1:3 call rotation with an experienced orthopedic team.
• Operate in a facility with 8 ORs and 24/7 anesthesia coverage.
• Join a high-volume multispecialty group with strong referral base.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible in Orth

Education

U.S. Residency Training

Job description

Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our thriving multispecialty group serving the southeastern New Mexico community.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• Level III facility
• General orthopedics with some trauma, total joints, and hand
• 1:3 call rotation with an experienced orthopedic team
• 8 operating rooms with dedicated orthopedic block time and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• High volume opportunity with quick ramp-up, joining a well-established and reputable group
• Supportive environment with a strong referral base from local PCPs and specialists
• Office space conveniently located within walking distance of the hospital campus
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in orthopedic surgery
• Completion of U.S. residency training required
• Experience preferred, but strong new graduates will be considered
• Ability to perform general orthopedic procedures, including trauma and total joints
• Eligible for New Mexico medical licensure
• J1 visa support available

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)