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Family Practice Job in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Family Medicine Faculty Physician Shape Future Generations in Las Cruces, NM (70% Teaching/Administration)

Company:LifePoint Health

Professions/Specialties:Family Practice,Family Practice with Obstetrics

Location:Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Pay Type:Salary

Job Description

Memorial Medical Center is excited to invite a dynamic Family Medicine Faculty Physician to join our dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping future family medicine physicians while enjoying the charm of Southern living in Las Cruces, New Mexico—the state’s second-largest city.

Our program is designed to provide collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical care with a strong focus on social medicine and community health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Program Director to develop residency infrastructure, including curriculum design and resident recruitment.
  • Supervise outpatient primary care, office procedures, precepting, didactic teaching, and mentoring of residents.
  • Dedicate 70% of your time to teaching and administrative duties and 30% to clinical care.
  • Deliver full-spectrum family medicine care, including inpatient medicine and obstetric services.

Qualifications:

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring residents.
  • Experience or interest in curriculum development and program growth is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in inpatient medicine and obstetrics is required.

Why Las Cruces?

Located in the breathtaking Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces is a vibrant city offering:

  • Outdoor Adventures: Explore the stunning Organ Mountains, White Sands National Park, and the Rio Grande.
  • Family-Friendly Living: Safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a welcoming community.
  • Rich Culture: Savor the unique blend of Southwestern heritage, arts, and cuisine.
  • Urban Convenience: Proximity to El Paso, TX, for big-city amenities, shopping, and entertainment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and productivity incentives.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Generous CME allowance and professional development opportunities.
  • Relocation assistance and potential student loan repayment programs.
  • A supportive and collaborative team dedicated to making a difference.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Family Medicine!
If you’re a passionate educator and clinician eager to make an impact in a community-focused residency program, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

Memorial Medical Center and LifePoint Health are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Community Information - Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is a fast-growing city with great public and private schools that complement your lifestyle and family needs, and clinic hours give time to enjoy life after hours. This location is the ideal choice for the physician who is looking to experience the best of southwestern living. Just 35 miles north from the major metropolitan area of El Paso Texas, you can enjoy the big city amenities or the peaceful beauty and recreational opportunities of the great outdoors in the Mesilla Valley.

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About Memorial Medical Center

Located in the heart of Las Cruces, Memorial Medical Center is a 198-bed, acute care facility providing medical services to the people of Dona Ana County and surrounding areas. A healthcare leader in the community, the hospital offers a spectrum of care including diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Accredited by The Joint Commission and an enthusiatic partner hospital of the National Patient Safety Foundation, Memorial Medical Center is continusouly recognized for excellence.

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