Orthopedic Surgery Opening in Carlsbad, NM
Updated 2/06/26
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
### Orthopedic Surgery Opening in New Mexico - Visa Eligible
Located in Carlsbad, NM - Las Cruces 180m, El Paso, TX 160m
Full-time, permanent opening
Employed Position
J1 Visa Assistance
### Overview:
* Full-time, hospital-employed position (no locums or part-time).
* Level III facility.
* General orthopedics with trauma, total joints, and hand.
* Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia coverage.
* High volume with quick ramp-up.
* Join a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community.
* Shared call with an experienced team.
* Office space available.
* Supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists.
* Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support.
* Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff.
* Dedicated medical assistant from day one, with additional support added as volume grows.
* Experienced surgeons preferred, but strong new graduates will be considered.
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### Position Offers:
* Generous compensation with bonus incentives.
* Relocation assistance.
* Commencement bonus.
* Medical loan repayment assistance.
* Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates.
* Malpractice coverage.
* Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k).
* Paid CME time with annual allowance.
* Personal time off (PTO).
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### Facility Info:
A 99-bed community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, surgical, and emergency services. Supported by a dedicated team of 40 healthcare professionals, the hospital is accredited and designated as a Level III Trauma Center.
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### About the Area:
Carlsbad, New Mexico is a welcoming, family-friendly community that offers physicians an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. As a regional hub for southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad provides access to a diverse patient population and the chance to practice a wide scope of medicine in a supportive environment. The city is known for its affordable cost of living, low traffic, and safe neighborhoods, making it ideal for families. Surrounded by natural beauty, including the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns and Pecos River recreation, physicians here enjoy abundant outdoor activities alongside a strong sense of community and small-town charm.
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