Physician - Pediatrics - LCMC

Pediatrician Opportunity

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatrician to join our growing team of exceptional clinicians and staff in Ruidoso NM. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights

• Monday - Friday Schedule: Provider will have 36 hours of scheduled patient care and 4 hours of administrative time per week. 4-day work week option.
• Call required per month includes inpatient rounding & attending newborn deliveries
• Pediatric Hospitalist on site during weekends
• Patient Volume is average 15 to 25 patients per day
• Procedures required to include circumcisions
• Deliveries 70-90/month. 8-12 bed Pediatric unit
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible (NHSC, PSLF, NM Health Professional Loan Repayment Program)

What We're Seeking:

• Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Outstanding patient care qualities, highly motivated with an interest to grow their practice
• Patient-focused and willing to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a medical license to practice in the state of New Mexico

Responsibilities

Make all professional medical judgments in the care of patients seen. Manage the physician/patient relationship. Participate in system wide health management initiatives. Provide input into the practice sites financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues. Assist in the development and implementation of clinical and service standards. Receive and resolve patient complaints. Participate in the recruitment and replacement of other providers. Consults with and advises other providers regarding optimal and cost-effective treatment of pediatric patients. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

Living and Working in New Mexico

• Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.
• Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.
• Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses