Outpatient Family Medicine - No Hospital or ED Call

Hospital-employed, outpatient-only Family Medicine opportunity withno inpatient admitting, hospital rounding, or emergency department coverage . Join an established rural health clinic in Gallup, New Mexico, where there is immediate patient demand and an opportunity to build a meaningful long-term patient panel.

The practice currently expects approximately24–25 completed visits per day , with 30-minute new-patient visits and 15-minute follow-ups. The patient population is primarily adult, Medicare, and geriatric, with significant chronic-disease needs including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

You'll have dedicated office space, designated exam rooms, MA support, onsite hospital resources, Cerner EMR, Dragon dictation, and AI ambient-scribing technology.

Why This Role?

Outpatient Only: No inpatient admitting, hospital rounding, or emergency department coverage.
Call: Approximately 15 days of outpatient phone call in a 1:2 rotation; no hospital call.
Volume: Approximately 24–25 completed visits per day once fully ramped, with meaningful patient demand.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; a 4.5-day schedule / approximately 36 clinical hours has been discussed and may be available based on final contract terms.
Support: Dedicated MA support, physician office, exam rooms, registration support, and nearby hospital resources.
Technology: Cerner EMR, Dragon dictation, and AI ambient-scribing technology.
Clinical Resources: Immediate access to laboratory, X-ray, emergency, inpatient, and hospitalist services.
Autonomy: Opportunity to build a long-term patient panel and help shape the growth of primary care in the community.
Community: Culturally rich Gallup community with strong outdoor access and proximity to Albuquerque, Flagstaff, and Farmington.
Mission: Serve a diverse rural population with significant healthcare needs and make a meaningful impact close to home.

Financial Package

Base Compensation: Targeted at the 75th percentile of 2026 MGMA Western Region data, with a benchmark of approximately$286,827 for the initial compensation period.

Productivity: Work-RVU model with quarterly true-up when production exceeds the established threshold. Leadership believes a motivated physician can exceed$300,000 in the first year based on productivity.

Sign-On / Relocation: Approximately$25,000–$30,000 combined , subject to final organizational approval and contract terms.

PTO / Holidays: Approximately5–5.5 weeks of combined PTO and holiday time , with six recognized holidays included in the bank.

CME: 5 CME days plus an annual$6,000 CME allowance .

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid short- and long-term disability; supplemental benefit options; 403(b) retirement plan; malpractice coverage; dedicated physician parking.

Additional Financial Incentives: New Mexico offers up to$75,000 annually in student loan repayment . New graduates may qualify for a first New Mexico medical license at no charge, and physicians may be eligible for a$5,000 annual New Mexico tax credit .

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician.
• New Mexico license or ability to obtain.
• Comfortable practicing broad outpatient primary care with clinical independence.
• Ability to manage approximately 24–25 completed visits per day once fully ramped.
• Comfortable caring for a primarily adult, Medicare, and geriatric population.
• Strong interest in chronic disease management, preventive care, and community-based primary care.
• Culturally aware and respectful of Native American and other diverse patient populations.
• Friendly, patient-centered, team-oriented, and willing to build a long-term practice.
• J-1 and H-1B candidates may be considered, subject to organizational and legal review.