<p>A 224-bed full-service acute care hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its emergency medicine team at Memorial Medical Center. The facility serves as the regional hub for southern New Mexico, offering a broad clinical environment that spans emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular and orthopedic programs, women's health, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Las Cruces combines a low cost of living with a vibrant university-town culture and year-round outdoor recreation — a compelling lifestyle destination for clinicians relocating to the Southwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Paid professional liability insurance included</li> <li>Full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Access to a dedicated clinician wellness program</li> <li>CME resources and educational tools through an internal professional development institute</li> <li>Leadership development and career growth opportunities within a large, established emergency medicine organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency medicine practice embedded in a 224-bed full-service acute care hospital</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving southern New Mexico and surrounding communities</li> <li>On-site service lines include emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular and orthopedic programs, women's health, and advanced diagnostic imaging</li> <li>Supported by an experienced, multidisciplinary physician and healthcare team</li> <li>Facility is continually recognized for clinical excellence across its service lines</li> <li>Stable, well-resourced practice environment backed by a nationally recognized emergency medicine group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program</li> <li>NCCPA certification (board-certified or board-eligible)</li> <li>Active New Mexico PA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Emergency medicine experience or strong interest in emergency medicine practice</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city, situated in the scenic Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande with the Organ Mountains as a dramatic backdrop. The city is home to New Mexico State University, giving it an active cultural and academic character, while offering a notably low cost of living compared to most metro markets. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to hiking, mountain biking, and the White Sands National Park, and El Paso, Texas — a major international airport hub — is just 45 minutes south.</p>