Physician - Interventional Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 900,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $100,000

Malpractice with tail coverage

CME allowance

Retirement with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

40 days of paid leave per year (27 PTO

8 HWAL (sick) days

5 CME days

Job summary

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, NM seeks a board-certified/eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join a growing team. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with access to a modern cath lab, extensive resources, and a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities include angioplasty, stent placement, cath lab procedures, pacemaker/AICD insertions, device management, and diagnostic testing. EPIC is the EMR system used.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology.
• Must possess an unrestricted New Mexico Medical License or be eligible to obtain licensure in NM.
• Preferably has experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform coronary angioplasty and stent placement.
• Carry out right and left heart catheterization and diagnostic coronary angiography.
• Conduct pacemaker and AICD insertions and generator changes.
• Perform lead revisions and loop recorder insertions/removals.
• Read stress tests and echocardiograms.
• Provide call coverage as needed.
• Utilize EPIC for documentation and orders.

Skills

Interventional Cardiology

Board-certified or board-eligible

Cath lab proficiency

Call coverage experience

Education

Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology

New Mexico medical license or eligibility

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join the Esteemed Cardiology Team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, NM!

Position: Interventional Cardiologist

Location: Alamogordo, NM

Opportunity

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing cardiology team. This full-time, permanent position is designed to expand access to interventional cardiac care and reduce patient transfers for procedures. The incoming physician will have access to a fully equipped cardiac cath lab, modern hospital resources, and a supportive clinical team.

Position Highlights

• Full-time position
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Cath lab access: Procedures begin at 6:30 AM, clinic starts at 10:00 AM
• Clinic volume: 20–25 patients/day preferred
• Annual cath/angio volume: ~500 cases
• Procedures performed: Coronary angioplasty and stent placement, right and left heart catheterization, diagnostic coronary angiography, pacemaker and AICD insertions, generator changes, lead revisions, loop recorder insertions/removals, stress test and echocardiogram readings
• Call coverage: Shared call expected
• EMR systems: EPIC

Compensation & Benefits

• Base plus model! - $900k+ earning potential
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME allowance
• Retirement with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• 27 PTO Days + 8 HWAL (sick) Days + 5 CME Days = 40 days of paid leave per year!
• Quality bonus

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology
• Must also possess an unrestricted New Mexico Medical License or be eligible to be licensed in the state of New Mexico
• Preferably experienced

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is a 100‑bed, not‑for‑profit acute care hospital and part of CHRISTUS Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States. Serving as the primary medical center for Otero County and surrounding communities, the hospital provides a full range of services including emergency medicine, surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, women’s health, behavioral health, and cancer care. With modern operating rooms, advanced imaging, and comprehensive outpatient services, CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico ensures patients have access to high‑quality care close to home while connecting them to a broader network of more than 60 CHRISTUS facilities across the U.S. and internationally.

Life in Alamogordo:

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture converge. Just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a globally recognized natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore the local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don’t miss the Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico’s largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wine.

Alamogordo is a family-friendly community nestled in the basin and a short drive from the following cities:

• 1.5 hours from El Paso
• 1 hour from Ruidoso
• 3 hours from Albuquerque

Experience Cloudcroft:

Located just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest and offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Escape the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where it’s always 20 degrees cooler. Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or play disc golf on one of the two scenic courses.

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