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Samantha Wallace - Physician Recruiter - CHRISTUS Health Talent Acquisition
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Exciting Career Opportunity: Join the Esteemed Cardiology Team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo, NM!
Position: Interventional Cardiologist
Location: Alamogordo, NM
Opportunity:
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing cardiology team. This full-time, permanent position is designed to expand access to interventional cardiac care and reduce patient transfers for procedures. The incoming physician will have access to a fully equipped cardiac cath lab, modern hospital resources, and a supportive clinical team.
Position Highlights:
Full-time position
Schedule: Monday \u2013 Thursday, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM
Cath lab access: Procedures begin at 6:30 AM, clinic starts at 10:00 AM
Clinic volume: 20\u201325 patients/day preferred
Annual cath/angio volume: ~500 cases
Procedures performed: Coronary angioplasty and stent placement, right and left heart catheterization, diagnostic coronary angiography, pacemaker and AICD insertions, generator changes, lead revisions, loop recorder insertions/removals, stress test and echocardiogram readings
Call coverage: Shared call expected
EMR systems: GEMMS One (clinic), Cerner & Change Healthcare (hospital); transitioning to Epic in March 2026
Compensation & Benefits:
Base plus model! - $900k+ earning potential
Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
Malpractice with tail coverage
CME allowance
Retirement with employer match
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
27 PTO Days + 8 HWAL (sick) Days + 5 CME Days = 40 days of paid leave per year!
Quality bonus
Qualifications:
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico:
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is a 100\u2011bed, not\u2011for\u2011profit acute care hospital and part of CHRISTUS Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States. Serving as the primary medical center for Otero County and surrounding communities, the hospital provides a full range of services including emergency medicine, surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, women's health, behavioral health, and cancer care. With modern operating rooms, advanced imaging, and comprehensive outpatient services, CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico ensures patients have access to high\u2011quality care close to home while connecting them to a broader network of more than 60 CHRISTUS facilities across the U.S. and internationally.
Life in Alamogordo: Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture converge. Just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a globally recognized natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore the local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don't miss the Heart of the Desert \u2013 Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico's largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wine.
Alamogordo is a family-friendly community nestled in the basin and a short drive from the following cities:
1.5 hours from El Paso
1 hour from Ruidoso
3 hours from Albuquerque
Experience Cloudcroft: Located just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest and offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Escape the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where it's always 20 degrees cooler. Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or play disc golf on one of the two scenic courses.
Contact Information
Samantha Wallace - Physician Recruiter - CHRISTUS Health Talent Acquisition
Apply here or email your CV directly to Samantha.Wallace2@christushealth.org
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