New Mexico rural Pediatric opening

Position Overview

• Full-time BE/BC Pediatrician


• Employed by Hospital system


• Mix of outpatient pediatrics with newborn nursery coverage


• No high-acuity inpatient pediatrics (hospital does not run a dedicated pediatric inpatient unit)


• Level I–II nursery; higher acuity transfers go Albuquerque, NM or Lubbock, TX


• J-1 or H1-B cap exempt sponsorship availabe 

Clinical Structure

• Outpatient clinic located adjacent to facility


• Newborn rounding shared with family medicine


• Call: typically, low volume; shared rotation


• Patient population: high Medicaid mix, strong community need for pediatric access

Compensation & Benefits (systemwide norms)

• Base salary is negotiable: usually $250k–$300k range depending on experience


• Sign-on bonus: commonly $20k–$40k


• Relocation: provided


• Quality incentives: annual


• Occurrence malpractice (no tail needed)


• 403(b) with employer match, CME funds, medical/dental/vision


• NHSC/PSLF eligible (area qualifies as a shortage area)

Community

• City is a low-cost, family-friendly community near the Texas border


• 1 hour to Lubbock, 2 hours to Amarillo


• Strong Air Force presence (Cannon AFB)