Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for independent contractor coverage in a high-volume regional emergency department serving more than 300,000 residents across Doña Ana County and the surrounding southern New Mexico region. Situated in the Mesilla Valley between the Organ Mountains and the Rio Grande, this Lifepoint Health facility delivers a full spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. The position offers flexible block scheduling, excellent compensation, and the clinical infrastructure of a nationally recognized patient safety partner.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent compensation structure for independent contractor (1099) engagement
- Flexible scheduling with block availability suited to both local and out-of-area physicians
- Access to more than 300,000 CME hours through a dedicated clinician education institute
- CME stipend and professional development resources included
- Clinician wellness program with structured work-life balance support
- Broad career growth opportunities within an extensive national network of clinicians
- Stability of a well-established, respected industry-leading health system partnership
Practice Highlights
- Regional referral catchment serving more than 300,000 residents across Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, and surrounding southern New Mexico communities
- Full-spectrum acute care facility offering diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Independent contractor engagement with flexible scheduling that accommodates varied availability
- Institutional commitment to patient safety as an active partner hospital of the National Patient Safety Foundation and participant in the "Stand Up for Patient Safety" campaign
- Part of Lifepoint Health, providing the resources and operational support of a large, established health system
- Access to a broad professional network with defined pathways for career advancement and subspecialty exposure
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active New Mexico medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a high-volume regional emergency department serving a diverse, underserved population
About the Community
Las Cruces occupies the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico, framed by the dramatic Organ Mountains to the east and the Rio Grande to the west — a setting that offers year-round sunshine, world-class hiking, and a rich blend of Southwestern and Hispanic cultural heritage. As New Mexico's second-largest city, Las Cruces combines an affordable cost of living with a vibrant university town atmosphere anchored by New Mexico State University, along with easy access to El Paso, Texas, just 45 miles south. Outdoor enthusiasts will find proximity to White Sands National Park, the Chihuahuan Desert, and extensive trail networks, making this an exceptional destination for physicians who value lifestyle alongside professional opportunity.