Orthopedic Surgery Position in Carlsbad, New Mexico | J1 Visa Support is Available

Carlsbad Medical Center in [Carlsbad, New Mexico][1] is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified 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 trauma, total joints, and hand
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
• Shared call with an experienced team
• Office space available
• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
• Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates with the correct skill set
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support IS available at this location

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
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER - Your Place to Shine!

Carlsbad Medical Center is a 99-bed community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency services. Supported by a dedicated team of 40 healthcare professionals, the hospital is accredited and designated as a Level III Trauma Center. At Carlsbad Medical Center, physicians practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and meaningful connections with the community.

CARLSBAD, NM - Work. Live. Play

Carlsbad, New Mexico is a welcoming, family-friendly community that offers physicians an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. As a regional hub for southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad provides access to a diverse patient population and the chance to practice a wide scope of medicine in a supportive environment. The city is known for its affordable cost of living, low traffic, and safe neighborhoods, making it ideal for families. Surrounded by natural beauty, including the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns and Pecos River recreation, physicians here enjoy abundant outdoor activities alongside a strong sense of community and small-town charm.

[1]: https://www.newmexico.org/places-to-visit/regions/southeast/carlsbad/

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