Anesthesiologist Southeastern New Mexico

Anesthesiologist

Southeastern New Mexico

Annual Salary: $575,000 | $50,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Opportunity

A well-established, physician-centric rural hospital in Southeastern New Mexico is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to join its surgical services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an anesthesiologist who enjoys hands-on clinical practice while taking an active leadership role within a close-knit hospital environment.

Working alongside a team of four CRNAs, the Anesthesiologist will provide direct patient care, coordinate daily operating room anesthesia activities, and offer clinical guidance and support to the CRNA team.

The position offers a broad clinical scope, a relatively modest surgical volume, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the hospital's anesthesia program.

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Salary: $575,000

• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000

• Full-time position

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Approximately 1–2 weekday call days per week

• Anesthesiologist-led care model with four CRNAs

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthesia care.

• Perform anesthesia for assigned cases, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care.

• Conduct preoperative evaluations, develop individualized anesthesia plans, and assist with the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) clinic.

• Manage airways, hemodynamics, and perioperative complications.

• Provide postoperative anesthesia care and assist with pain management.

• Respond to anesthesia-related emergencies and urgent surgical needs.

Leadership & Operating Room Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate the daily anesthesia operating room schedule, including running the anesthesia board.

• Coordinate case assignments and staffing in collaboration with surgeons, CRNAs, OR nursing staff, and hospital leadership.

• Facilitate efficient patient flow and adjust schedules as surgical needs change.

• Assist with prioritization and scheduling of urgent and emergent cases.

• Provide clinical oversight, consultation, and support to the four-CRNA team.

• Assist with complex cases and provide guidance regarding patient assessments, anesthetic plans, airway management, and perioperative concerns.

• Promote a collaborative, patient-centered anesthesia environment.

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Pediatric Anesthesia

The Anesthesiologist must be comfortable providing anesthesia for pediatric patients when needed. Pediatric cases occur periodically and may include orthopedic and general surgery procedures.

• Maintain competency in pediatric anesthesia.

• Evaluate pediatric patients and determine appropriate anesthesia plans.

• Recognize when additional resources, consultation, or transfer are necessary based on patient age, condition, procedure, or clinical complexity.

Obstetric services are not performed at the facility.

Call Responsibilities

• Participate in approximately 1–2 weekday call days per week.

• Provide anesthesia coverage for urgent and emergent cases while on call.

• Respond to emergency surgical anesthesia needs and provide anesthesia-related consultation as appropriate.

• Collaborate with the CRNA team and other hospital providers to maintain appropriate coverage.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited Anesthesiology residency program.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.

• Current or eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico.

• Eligible for medical staff privileges.

• Current ACLS certification; additional certifications such as PALS and/or NRP as required for the scope of practice.

• Demonstrated competency in providing anesthesia across a broad range of surgical procedures.

• Experience or demonstrated competency in pediatric anesthesia.

• Strong clinical leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a rural hospital environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on anesthesiologist who enjoys balancing direct patient care with physician leadership. This individual will be comfortable performing their own cases, managing daily OR activities, supporting a team of four CRNAs, and maintaining the flexibility required in a rural hospital setting.

About the Facility & Community

This 25-bed rural hospital serves a community in Southeastern New Mexico. Its smaller surgical volume and close-knit medical staff create an environment where physicians have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care and the continued development of hospital services.

This is an opportunity to enjoy professional autonomy, clinical variety, and a physician-centric environment while earning an outstanding compensation package.