Physician - Gastroenterology Job in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Join Expanding GI Program in Las Cruces | J1 Support Available

Profession

Physician

Specialty

Gastroenterology

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in either General Gastroenterology or incorporating Advanced Endoscopy into their practice, with strong procedural volume and long-term growth potential.

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

Job ID: 49242
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: Yes
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

MountainView Regional Medical Center , a 168-bed facility located in Las Cruces, N.M., is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility includes fully staffed 24-hour emergency care, a specialized Heart Center, Women's Center, Comprehensive Intensive Care Services and an All-Digital Imaging Department, plus Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care Center/Hyperbaric, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Pain Management Center and an ADA Certified Diabetes Program.

Community

Las Cruces is a beautiful and growing community, nestled in the mountains and mesas of southern New Mexico. Close to the mountains for snow skiing. Close to the lake for boating and water skiing. Located 45 minutes away off I-25/I-10 is El Paso International Airport, making travel to and from Las Cruces convenient. Las Cruces experiences four mildly distinct seasons, with the harder part of the winter occurring during December and January, when the average daytime temperature is 57 degrees. Light snow does fall in the winter but seldom lasts longer than one day. Las Cruces and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place toraise a family, with good schools, and a growing business base to provide all the necessary service needs.

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