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Emergency Medicine Job in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Carlsbad, NM

Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

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

Job Description

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our hospital-employed Emergency Department team. This opportunity offers strong clinical support, consistent coverage, and the ability to practice in a community-focused emergency medicine setting.  
 
 At Carlsbad Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home. 
Emergency Department Highlights
  • Annual ED volume: ~30,000 visits
  • 12-bed Emergency Department
  • 24-hour physician coverage (two 12-hour shifts)
  • 24-hour APC coverage (two 12-hour shifts)
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
  • Provide timely, high-quality emergency medical care in a moderate-volume ED
  • Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and specialty consultants
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
  • Maintain adherence to hospital protocols, quality standards, and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • Current New Mexico medical license or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency department environment
  • Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
Comprehensive Financial Package May Include
  • Competitive compensation
  • Commencement bonus
  • Residency/Fellowship stipend
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
  • Vacation benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at barry_edsell@chs.net or reach out directly with any questions at 615-660-2043

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About Carlsbad Medical Center

Carlsbad Medical Center is a full-service, 127-bed community-oriented hospital located in Carlsbad, N.M. The hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO), provides services including Bone Densitometry (Osteoporosis) In-Patient Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiopulmonary Services, Laboratory, Diabetes Self-Management Center, Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Services, Diagnostic Imaging, OR/Surgical Services, Dietary Services, Outpatient Surgery, Education Department, Pharmacy, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation Institute, Women's Services and Hospitalists.

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