Pediatric Psychiatry opening: Las Cruces, NM
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Opening in New Mexico**
Las Cruces, NM
Full Time, Permanent
Hospital is recruiting for an inpatient child & adolescent psychiatrist. Full-time, employed, Mon-Fri, 1:5 weekend coverage, once per week overnight call, psych NP support, above-average base salary, manageable caseload, excellent support staff, ability to work with GME & medical students.
Candidate must be Board Certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Salary is a negotiated figure based on the candidate training, credentials, scope of work and experience. Benefits will also include matching 401k, a CME stipend and allowed CME days off.
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Community
Las Cruces community in the Mesilla Valley of Southern New Mexico. Located in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico, Las Cruces is bounded to the west by wide-open desert and to the east by the majestic and beautiful Organ Mountains, which rise abruptly to an altitude of 9,000 feet only 12 miles from Las Cruces. Las Cruces is home to New Mexico State University, with an enrollment of 15,000 and 600 regular faculty members. Las Cruces is host to a number of festivals throughout the year. The Whole Enchilada Festival features the worlds largest enchilada - six feet across. Theres the Renaissance Arts and Crafts Fair, the Southern New Mexico State Fair, the Mesilla Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally, and the Wine and Chile Festival. The town of Hatch, thirty miles away, is home to a world-famous Chile Festival. The historic village of Old Mesilla, just minutes away from Las Cruces, is one of the most historic sites in the Southwest. Famed outlaw Billy the Kid stood trial for murder in the towns courthouse on the village plaza.
Recreation
Recreation and attractions in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sitting at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces enjoys an enviable climate year-round, with 350 sunny days annually and less than 10 inches of rain and snow. White Sands National Monument is just 50 miles east of Las Cruces. The magnificent pure white gypsum dunes provide excellent recreational opportunities. Visitors can picnic, white sand surf, or just stroll through a portion of the 275-square-mile national park. Ruidoso is a scenic mountain village two hours from Las Cruces. Located in the Lincoln National Forest, Ruidoso is home to the Hubbard Museum of the American West, the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Ski Apache and the Inn of the Mountain Gods.