Orthopedic Surgery Position in Carlsbad, New Mexico | J1 Visa Support is Available

 Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our thriving multispecialty group serving the southeastern New Mexico community.

Search firm candidates may NOT be accepted. Please reach out directly to Sylvia Moyle at Sylvia_Moyle@chs.net

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• Level III facility
• General orthopedics with trauma, total joints, and hand
  
• Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
• Shared call with an experienced team
• Office space available
• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
• Experienced surgeons preferred, but will consider strong new graduates with the correct skill set
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support IS available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER - Your Place to Shine!

Carlsbad Medical Center is a 99-bed community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency services. Supported by a dedicated team of 40 healthcare professionals, the hospital is accredited and designated as a Level III Trauma Center. At Carlsbad Medical Center, physicians practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and meaningful connections with the community.

CARLSBAD, NM - Work. Live. Play

Carlsbad, New Mexico is a welcoming, family-friendly community that offers physicians an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. As a regional hub for southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad provides access to a diverse patient population and the chance to practice a wide scope of medicine in a supportive environment. The city is known for its affordable cost of living, low traffic, and safe neighborhoods, making it ideal for families. Surrounded by natural beauty, including the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns and Pecos River recreation, physicians here enjoy abundant outdoor activities alongside a strong sense of community and small-town charm.