Physician - Emergency Medicine Job in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Carlsbad, NM

Profession
Physician

Specialty
Emergency Medicine

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

Job Id

46788

Employment Type

Full Time

Accepts J-1 Waivers

Accepts H-1b Visas

Location Description

Carlsbad Medical Center (CMC) is a full-service, 99-bed community-oriented hospital located along the Pecos River in Carlsbad, NM

The hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission, provides services including Bone Densitometry (Osteoporosis) In-Patient Rehabilitation and Transitional Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiopulmonary Services, Laboratory, Diabetes Self-Management Center, Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Services, all Digital Diagnostic Imaging, OR/Surgical Services, Dietary Services, Outpatient Surgery, Education Department, Pharmacy, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation Institute, Sleep Lab, Outpatient Diagnostic Center, Women's Services and Hospitalist.

Carlsbad Medical Center has a long history of providing care to their friends and neighbors.With more than 50 physicians, CMC has more than 20 specialties and sub specialties, including cardiology, neurology, obstetrics, a Level II nursery, orthopedics, urology, wound care, pain management, and acute care rehabilitation.

CMC's 24 hour emergency department recently earned a Level III trauma designation, the first awarded by the state in Southeast New Mexico

Community

Carlsbad , located in the Chihuahuan Desert and the Pecos River Valley, is in the southeast corner of New Mexico, 160 miles from Midland and El Paso, Texas, 210 miles from Las Cruces, N.M., and 275 miles from Albuquerque, N.M.
Population of Carlsbad is approximately 25,625/ county 51,658
Carlsbad offers many activities: Fishing, water sports, hiking, rock climbing, cave exploration, golfing and Carlsbad Caverns National Park
With a low cost of living and great schools this beautiful community offers families a great affordable lifestyle