Interventional Cardiologist

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join their growing cardiology team. This full-time position aims to expand access to interventional cardiac care and reduce patient transfers by offering a fully equipped cardiac cath lab and modern hospital resources. The incoming physician will enjoy a supportive clinical environment while providing essential cardiac care to the local community.

Practice Info

• CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico in Alamogordo is a 100-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital and part of CHRISTUS Health
• Fully equipped cardiac cath lab
• EMR systems: EPIC
• Cath lab access: Procedures begin at 6:30 AM, clinic starts at 10:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Perform coronary angioplasty and stent placement
• Perform right and left heart catheterization and diagnostic coronary angiography
• Perform pacemaker and AICD insertions, generator changes, and lead revisions
• Perform loop recorder insertions and removals
• Read stress tests and echocardiograms
• Manage clinic volume of 20–25 patients/day preferred
• Handle an annual cath/angio volume of ~500 cases

Compensation

• Base plus model! - $900k+ earning potential
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Quality bonus

Benefits

• 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!

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time position
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Call coverage: Shared call expected

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Cardiologist
• Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology
• Must possess an unrestricted New Mexico Medical License or be eligible to be licensed in the state of New Mexico
• Preferably experienced