Job Description
Location:
Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture and natural beauty, situated in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley with stunning mountain views and year-round sunshine. The city provides an excellent quality of life with outdoor recreational opportunities, rich cultural heritage, and a growing healthcare community.
Facility:
This regional medical center is a 168-bed facility featuring a 23-bed ICU that serves as a key healthcare provider for the Las Cruces community. The cardiology clinic offers 22 exam rooms with comprehensive support staff including certified medical assistants, nurse practitioners, and patient care coordinators to ensure optimal patient care and workflow efficiency.
Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Job Details:
• Provide general cardiology services in both outpatient clinic and hospital settings
• Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• See 15-20 patients per day in clinic with flexible scheduling based on provider preferences
• Serve patients aged 18 and older with full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions
• Hospital rounding responsibilities with assigned week coverage rotation
• Read walk-in EKGs and hospital echocardiograms
• Work with EMR systems including Athena (clinic), Cliniview & MedHost (hospital), and Ingenious Med for charge capture
• Strong support staff including 5 CMAs (1-2 per provider), 2 nurse practitioners, 2 patient care coordinators, and 5 front desk staff
• Must complete ACGME or AOA accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship
• Board certification in cardiovascular disease required (ABIM or AOA with cardiology qualifications)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Active New Mexico medical license required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days with clean file
• Echocardiography skills required; TEE, nuclear cardiology, and invasive procedures preferred
• Long-term ongoing opportunity with immediate start upon credentialing
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.