Family Medicine Faculty Physician
Reported by 33 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Schedule
- Flexible clinic hours
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $280k – $365k
- Practice
- Community hospital with residency program · Hospital
33 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This Family Medicine Faculty Physician role at a 199-bed community hospital in Las Cruces, NM involves 70% teaching/administrative duties including mentoring and curriculum development and 30% clinical practice with inpatient medicine and obstetrics. The position offers flexible clinic hours, a competitive base salary plus productivity bonus, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, loan repayment options, and comprehensive benefits within a teaching residency program.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: 70% teaching/administrative, 30% clinical practice including inpatient medicine and obstetrics
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $280k – $365k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 33 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 33 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Lifepoint Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Community hospital with residency program
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Beds
- 199
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible clinic hours
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 70% teaching/administrative, 30% clinical practice including inpatient medicine and obstetrics
- Admin burden
- Teaching, mentoring, didactic teaching, curriculum development and program growth
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- 4 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 85%
Full description
Your Healing Mission Matters
As a Family Medicine Faculty physician with Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, you will be inspired by the community you serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture champion while having access to the staff, resources and technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your own well-being.
Position Details
Community hospital; unopposed program
Established residency program with 7 core faculty physicians
Oversight of outpatient primary care, office procedures, precepting, didactic teaching, and resident mentoring
70% teaching/administrative time and 30% clinical practice
Full-spectrum family medicine care, including inpatient medicine and obstetric skills
Interest in geriatric care is desired but not required
What We're Looking For:
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
Proficiency in inpatient medicine and obstetrics is required.
Passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Interest or experience in curriculum development and program growth is a plus.
About Our Hospital and Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
About the Community
Located in the heart of the stunning Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city offering a rare balance of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities, Las Cruces is an ideal location for physicians seeking both career fulfillment and a high quality of life.
300 days of sunshine annually, perfect for enjoying year-round outdoor activities
Scenic hiking, biking, and nature photography in the nearby Organ Mountains and surrounding desert landscapes
A vibrant local culture with festivals, art galleries, live music, and one of the best farmers markets in the region
Excellent public and private schools, making it a smart choice for families
Just 45 minutes from El Paso, TX, providing convenient access to a major metropolitan area, international airport, and additional entertainment options
Flexible clinic hours support a healthy work-life balance, giving you time to explore, unwind, and thrive
Whether you're hitting the trails, exploring White Sands National Park, or relaxing under a desert sunset, Las Cruces offers the best of Southwestern living - both professionally and personally.
Our compensation package can include:
Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Paid time off and retirement plan
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Early-commitment residency stipend
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage
Marketing and practice growth assistance
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.