Join Expanding GI Program in Las Cruces | J1 Support Available

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

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.