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

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)

About the Hospital

Carlsbad Medical Center is a 99-bed community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the New Mexico Department of Health. The hospital provides emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, women’s services, and specialty care to residents of Carlsbad and southeastern New Mexico. The facility emphasizes compassionate, community-focused healthcare.

Community

Located in the Pecos River Valley and Chihuahuan Desert, Carlsbad serves as a regional hub for commerce and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy fishing, hiking, rock climbing, water sports, and access to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. With a relatively low cost of living and strong schools, Carlsbad offers an affordable and family-friendly lifestyle.

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.