Community Health Systems

Join MountainView ENT — High Volume Practice 45 Min from El Paso

Las Cruces, NM

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

About MountainView & CHS Network

MountainView Regional Medical Center, a 168-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility, offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery, diagnostics, and emergency care. Part of Community Health Systems’ network of hospitals, MountainView supports professional growth through robust development programs and benefits. As a teaching hospital with multiple residency programs, it also offers opportunities to teach, mentor, and shape future physicians.

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Position Overview & Highlights

We are seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Otolaryngologist to join our MoutainView Regional team in southern New Mexico. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a strong practice having both clinical impact and academic involvement.

Key Features:

  • Hospital-employed position, with support, systems, and infrastructure in place
  • Quick ramp-up opportunity — immediate access to referral networks in a 300K+ service area
  • New graduates or experienced physicians welcomed
  • Inherent academic and teaching opportunities through MountainView’s GME programs
  • Broad otolaryngology scope (inpatient/outpatient, surgical, procedural)
  • Strong support and infrastructure via CHS network (benefits, career development, systems)

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Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive recruitment package, which may include:

  • Relocation allowance
  • Commencement bonus
  • CME allowance & support
  • Medical education debt repayment / loan assistance
  • Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Retirement plan (401k or similar) with employer match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and professional leave
  • Support for licensure, certification, and continuing education

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Ideal Candidate Profile

Required:

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology
  • Ability to secure hospital privileges in NM
  • Excellent clinical skills, professionalism, strong communication

Preferred / Strongly Desired:

  • Interest or experience in academic medicine / teaching
  • Broad experience in ENT surgical procedures and outpatient/ inpatient scope
  • Comfort working in a high-volume setting
  • Ability to function well in a team-based environment

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Community & Lifestyle — Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces offers a blend of desert beauty, mountain vistas, and a rich cultural heritage. Highlights include:

  • Just ~45 minutes to El Paso and its international airport
  • Over 10 months of sunshine — ideal for year-round outdoor activities
  • Strong sense of community in a growing, family-oriented city
  • Low cost of living and reasonable housing options
  • Flourishing food, arts, and cultural scene (restaurants, breweries, events)
  • Access to hiking, biking, lakes, and beautiful surroundings
  • Recognized by Money Magazine among the “50 Best Places to Live in the U.S”.

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.

Posted February 1, 2026