Hospital / Clinic Employed Orthopedic Surgery: General Job in Carlsbad, New Mexico
This Orthopedic Surgery: General opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico is offered as a Hospital/Clinic/MSO-employed position. In this arrangement, you would be a W-2 employee of the hiring organization, which administers your compensation, benefits, malpractice coverage, and scheduling while providing the clinical facility, staff, and referral infrastructure. This structure is designed to minimize business and administrative responsibilities so you can focus on clinical work. Your compensation would be structured through an employment agreement with a production bonus, with the financial offering listed at the National Average tier.
Call responsibilities include a patient call rotation of 1:3 and an emergency department call rotation of 1:3. Partnership is not offered in this role.
Additional support includes:
- Relocation assistance
- A signing bonus
- A training stipend
- Loan assistance
This position is open to candidates who are Board Certified or Board Eligible, trained through MD or DO pathways, and either American or foreign medical graduates. Physicians currently in training, recently trained, or experienced are all welcome to apply, and the role supports a range of work statuses including US Citizens, Green Card holders, and H-1 or J-1 visa holders. The community size is listed between 25,000 and 99,999 residents.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery: General
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: Yes
- Structure of Position: Employed by Hospital/Clinic/MSO/Other
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: 1:3
- Expected ER Call Coverage: 1:3
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON | TRAUMA + TOTAL JOINTS + HAND
Hospital Employed | Southeast New Mexico | J-1 Visa Support Available
Full-Time | New Grads Considered | Be Busy Day One
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a well-established, high-volume multispecialty group at a Level III Trauma Center in southeastern New Mexico. This hospital-employed position offers broad surgical scope, immediate volume, and a lifestyle that's hard to beat — affordable living, zero congestion, and world-class outdoor recreation right outside your door.
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PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
- General orthopedics with trauma, total joints, and hand
- 8 operating rooms with dedicated orthopedic block time
- 24/7 anesthesia coverage
- 1:3 call rotation with an experienced orthopedic team
- High volume with quick ramp-up
- Joining a well-established, reputable group
- Office space within walking distance of the hospital
- Strong PCP and specialist referral base
- Dedicated medical assistant from day one
- Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
- Strong clinical and administrative support
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Generous base salary with bonus incentives
- Commencement bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical education loan repayment assistance
- Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- PTO and paid CME time with annual allowance
- 401(k) and comprehensive health benefits
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REQUIREMENTS
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- U.S. residency training required
- Experience preferred — strong new graduates considered
- Eligible for New Mexico medical licensure
- J-1 visa support available
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THE COMMUNITY
A regional hub in the Southwest offering a rare combination of professional opportunity and outdoor lifestyle:
- Affordable cost of living with short commute times
- Safe neighborhoods and welcoming community
- Excellent local schools
- World-class outdoor recreation — hiking, fishing, boating,
kayaking, rock climbing, and cave exploration
- Year-round sunshine and adventure
- Easy driving access to major Texas and New Mexico metros
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TO APPLY
Send your CV to Steven Heath, VP of Recruiting at PCG Staffing.
Confidentiality guaranteed.
Email: (Registered Profile Required)
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- Structure of Financial Support: Employment Agreement with production bonus
- Financial Offering: National Average
- Median Compensation: $744,071 per year
- Relocation Allowance: Yes
- Signing Bonus: Yes
- Stipends: Yes
- Student Loan Assistance: Yes
- Practice State: New Mexico
- Practice City: Registered Candidates Only
- Community Size: 25,000 - 49,999, 50,000 - 99,999
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
- Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1 Visa, J-1 Visa
- Preferred Experience Level: Currently In Training, Recently Trained, Experienced
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Agency: Physician Consultant Group
