Inpatient Neurology- Las Cruces, NM | Sign-On Bonus

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a full-time BC/BE neurohospitalist to establish a dedicated 100% inpatient neurology service. At MountainView Regional Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.

This role offers an exceptional lifestyle balance with a highly manageable daily consult volume and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. As a JCAHO-certified Primary Stroke Center equipped with a 23-bed ICU and an 18-bed stepdown unit, you will have the infrastructure, community neurosurgery support, and dedicated interventional radiology needed to deliver top-tier neurological care.

Position Highlights

• Practice Setting: 100% inpatient neurohospitalist role.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Volume: Highly manageable workload with an average of 5 hospital consults per day.
• Call Responsibilities: On-call coverage required outside of standard hospital hours (robust tele-neurology support is utilized to assist with coverage).
• Clinical Scope: EEG interpretation is required. Lumbar punctures are at the provider's preference. Leadership and subspecialty development are highly encouraged.
• Technology: Medhost EMR (transitioning to Cerner in February 2027).
• Academics: Opportunities to teach Internal Medicine and Transitional Year residents, alongside medical students from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Qualifications We are looking for clinicians who value patient relationships and collaborative care. Are you:

• A clinician who enjoys the acuity of the hospital setting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams?
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology? (Experienced physicians and new graduates are welcome to apply; fellowship training is preferred).
• Note: J1 waivers are available. H1B transfers are accepted for candidates currently awaiting their green card.

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary for the first two years, transitioning to a lucrative wRVU-based production model
• Separate, additional compensation for call coverage
• Commencement bonus
• New Mexico tuition loan repayment assistance
• CME reimbursement allowance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package

About the Hospital

MountainView Regional Medical Center is a 168-bed acute care hospital located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, cardiac services, women’s health, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, rehabilitation services, wound care, diagnostic imaging, pain management, and diabetes education programs.

Community

Las Cruces is a growing community in southern New Mexico, surrounded by mountains and desert landscapes. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, including hiking, skiing, boating, and water sports, as well as mild seasonal weather. Located near major highways and approximately 45 minutes from El Paso International Airport, Las Cruces offers convenient travel access, good schools, and a growing business base.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.