Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Service Line: HM

Position Title: Physician

Location: CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico-HM , Alamogordo , New Mexico

Job Type: W-2 Employed

Recruiter: Beverly Baldwin | View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico-HM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: Average Daily Census of 11 patients
• Specialties: Orthopedics, General Surgery, ObGyn, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Pediatrics
• Coverage Model: Day 2 MD/DO 7a-7p and 1 NPPA 7a-7p; Night: 1 MD/DO 7p-7a and 1 NPPA 7p-7a
• Number of Beds: 99 hospital beds
• Acuity: Level III Trauma Center
• EMR: EPIC
• Fellowship/Residency: Family Medicine Residency Program onsite

Qualifications

• Education: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency training
• Licensure: Must have or be able to obtain New Mexico medical license
• Board Certification: Must be board eligible/board certified

Facility & Clinical Details

• About CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico-HM: CHRISTUS Health Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo offers physicians the chance to practice broad-spectrum medicine in a community setting where their clinical decisions have a visible, immediate impact on patient outcomes. As a Level III Trauma Center with diverse service lines, it provides meaningful case variety without the congestion and bureaucracy often found in larger urban systems. Backed by a mission-driven, faith-based organization, physicians benefit from strong administrative support, modern resources, and a collaborative culture focused on quality care and community engagement.

Community Information

Alamogordo offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Lincoln National Forest and White Sands National Park. The community is welcoming and family-friendly, with strong schools and a close knit feel that makes it easy to build relationships both personally and professionally. With the presence of Holloman Air Force Base, the area also benefits from economic stability and a diverse population, adding to its appeal as a place to live and work.

Benefits & Compensation

• Job Status: W-2 Employed
• Benefits Eligibility: Full time employees can participate in a competitive benefits package
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.