General Surgeon Opportunity – Rural New Mexico Facility

Job description

Location:
Charming rural community (population ~10,000) in New Mexico, serving a 25-bed critical access hospital with an average surgical volume of ~20 cases per month.

Position Highlights:

Schedule:

15–18 clinic days/month (Mon–Wed–Fri Surgery Days)

Weekend call coverage required

Exact shift times TBD

Provider is on call while covering the ER

Case Mix:

Bread and butter general surgery

Includes: C-sections, hernia repairs, vasectomies, hysterectomies, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, etc.

No major trauma, CV, brain, spine, or ortho surgeries — high-level trauma is stabilized and transferred

Facility Details:

Surgical services provided on both inpatient and outpatient bases

Day Case Unit for procedures not requiring overnight stays

2 experienced OR nurses support each surgeon

Clinic shared with a small OB practice

Licensure & Credentialing:

New Mexico License:

~60–90 days to credential if already licensed in NM

~120 days if licensure is needed

Ready to Make a Difference in a Rural Community?
This is a great opportunity to provide meaningful care while enjoying a slower-paced, supportive environment.

📩 Contact:
Kristin McKnight
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• Bread and butter cases
• Willing to license
• Critical Access Facility