A thriving 60-bed regional hospital in Southeast New Mexico is actively recruiting a General Surgeon to join a growing surgical service line. With no competition in the area, this is a rare opportunity to establish a robust, community-focused practice with excellent support and long-term stability.
Opportunity Details:
- Join a collegial team of two experienced general surgeons.
- Enjoy a balanced mix of OR and clinic time for a diverse and rewarding practice.
- Financial package includes a two-year $450,000 base guarantee plus production incentive bonuses.
- Additional incentives: $100,000 student loan forgiveness, $50,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 relocation, insurance, disability, critical illness, life insurance, and paid medical malpractice.
- Open to J1 and H1B visa candidates, with dedicated support for a seamless transition.
The Community:
- Play a challenging game of golf at the award-winning Links Golf Course, fish at local parks, and enjoy wonderful walking trails for enthusiasts.
- This town boasts a vibrant arts community that includes the Symphony, the Center of the Arts, and many different museums.
- Glide with one of the largest soaring societies in the country or enjoy live horse racing at the local casino.
- Easy travel with direct flights from the regional airport to Denver and Houston.
- Experience the affordable lifestyle of New Mexico - stretch your earnings in a community that values its physicians
Where You'll Work
Covenant Medical Group is the largest medical group in the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico region. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Covenant Medical Group serves a population of 1.2 million people, employing more than 260 providers in 30 specialties. Covenant Medical Group providers understand that a trusted health care partnership between patients and providers is crucial and involve patients in the decisions that impact their health and wellness.
Where You'll Live
Located on the eastern edge of New Mexico, Hobbs is a small community just four miles west of the Texas border. This area showcases the best of the "high desert," with its expansive blue-sky vistas and breathtaking sunsets. Hobbs boasts a rich multicultural heritage, blending cowboy legends, farming traditions and Hispanic culture. The town truly offers a bit of everything. It is home to the headquarters of the Souring Society of America and Zia Park Casino, Hotel and Racetrack where you can enjoy live and simulcast racing, casino games and dining.
Who You'll Work For
Covenant Health is a comprehensive health network serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Part of the Providence family, Covenant employs more than 12,000, including 600 physicians at five hospitals, with more than 975 beds, and 20 clinics. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Covenant includes multiple Centers of Excellence, including the Joe Arrington Cancer Center and the Covenant NeuroScience Institute. It is dedicated to its mission to serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
