Eastern New Mexico Medical Center located in Roswell, NM is seeking a board certified/board eligible General Surgeon. Partner with an established general surgeon and a colorectal surgeon Hospital employed position Single-site practice with no commute Level III Trauma Center Broad scope of practice - bread and butter plus basic trauma, plastics, vascular, head and neck, colorectal, common bile duct explorations Up to 30% endoscopy - screening colonoscopies, EGDs, PEGs, advanced polypectomies Mentorship and training support available Must be board-certified or board-eligible in the United States New graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply J1 visa sponsorship available COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE: $100K Commencement Bonus Generous salary with incentive bonuses Relocation assistance
Annual CME allowance and CME days off Medical education loan repayment options Excellent health benefits with 401K Malpractice Referral bonuses Easte rn New Mexico Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 162-bed Level III Trauma facility with inpatient and outpatient care, and has a service area of 250,000.
The nearest large medical centers in Lubbock and Albuquerque are a 3-hour drive away, resulting in a broad scope of general surgery practice. Roswell is a community of 48,000 in Southeast New Mexico. Local attractions include the UFO Festival in July, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Bottomless Lakes State Park, concert venues, the zoo, museums, and multiple golf courses. Skiing and hiking are available in the mountain retreats of Ruidoso (1.5 hr drive), Santa Fe (3 hr drive), and Taos (4.5 hr drive). T he low cost of living and over 280 days of sunshine a year make Roswell a great place to call home.
Community Information THE COMMUNITY
Roswell is located in the fertile Pecos Valley grasslands in southeastern New Mexico.
The city, with an estimated population of 50,000, has one of the lowest costs of living in the nation. Affordable housing and one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation help make the community an attractive place to live. A combination of agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas provide a diversified economic base for the area. Cultural attractions range from the Roswell Museum & Art Center to presentations by the Symphony Orchestra and the Community Little Theater. RECREATION Roswell is a garden spot with tree-filled parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, three golf courses, a city zoo and miles of walking and biking paths. Sports leagues, tournaments and races are available year-round for children and adults. Area attractions include Ski Apache, the state's second largest snow ski area, and Ruidoso Downs horse race track, both 75 miles away. In July, the city hosts almost 50,000 visitors for the International UFO Festival. Other nearby attractions include the Bottomless Lakes State Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and White Sands National Monument. EDUCATION
Roswell takes great pride in its public schools, which are supported by local businesses.
The school district has a total of 22 elementary, middle and high schools. Three private schools provide alternatives for grades K-12. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, an accredited two-year junior college, serves students through a wide variety of credit and non-credit courses and academic, vocational and technical programs. Established in 1891, the New Mexico Military Institute is one of the oldest and most respected schools in the West. The co-ed military high school and junior college is built on a 40-acre campus. All students live on campus.
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