New Mexico rural Pediatric opening Position Overview • Full-time BE/BC Pediatrician • Employed by Hospital system • Mix of outpatient pediatrics with newborn nursery coverage • No high-acuity inpatient pediatrics (hospital does not run a dedicated pediatric inpatient unit) • Level I–II nursery; higher acuity transfers go Albuquerque, NM or Lubbock, TX Clinical Structure • Outpatient clinic located adjacent to facility • Newborn rounding shared with family medicine • Call: typically low volume; shared rotation • Patient population: high Medicaid mix, strong community need for pediatric access Compensation & Benefits (systemwide norms) • Base salary is negotiable: usually $250k–$300k range depending on experience • Sign-on bonus: commonly $20k–$40k • Relocation: provided • Quality incentives: annual • Occurrence malpractice (no tail needed) • 403(b) with employer match, CME funds, medical/dental/vision • NHSC/PSLF eligible (area qualifies as a shortage area) Community • City is a low-cost, family-friendly community near the Texas border • 1 hour to Lubbock, 2 hours to Amarillo • Strong Air Force presence (Cannon AFB) Fellowship: Skill: Traditional