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Physician - Pediatrics (29-03)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.·Las Cruces, New Mexico

Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct outpatient primary care medical services to patients at a primary site and provide cross-coverage at other locations as needed. Lead staff in problem-solving and participate in quality assurance activities to improve clinical programs.

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with several locations in Southern New Mexico.

For over 40 years, La Clinica as provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico.

Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Our current opening for the Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy Is located in Las Cruces, NM.

Las Cruces is a tranquil college community located at the foot of the Organ Mountains and along the banks of the Rio Grande, just 45 miles from El Paso.

If you are interested in the culture that we have created and meet the criteria below we look forward to hearing from you.

Contract Job Summary

Provides direct primary care medical services to La Clinica De Familia patients. Provides outpatient primary care medical services within scope of practice as determined by delineation of privileges. Assigned to one primary site for delivery of care, with cross coverage at other sites when necessary. Participates in active problem identification and problem solving to improve the overall clinical program and patient care at the physician's primary site. This includes active participation in quality assurance activities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. Serves as team leader for staff at primary site for purposes of problem solving and self-management.

Job

Requirements: Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy. Completion of an accredited residency-training program in a primary care specialty. Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine or eligible for licensure. Board Certification in a primary care specialty. DEA certification. New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification.

Benefits

Health Insurance - PPO Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(K) with employer matching Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Supplement Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays (9) Education Reimbursement Cafeteria Plan Employee Assistance Program Travel Reimbursement

29-03-794-00 #INDPRO

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy with completion of a primary care residency. Requires board certification in a primary care specialty and valid licensure from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Pharmacy, including DEA certification.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Care
  • Pediatrics
  • Outpatient Care
  • Primary Care
  • Clinical Program Management

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Posted
May 4, 2026
Closes
Aug 2, 2026
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Hiring organization

La Clinica de Familia Inc.

At La Clinica de Familia, our purpose is people. That’s as true for our employees as it is for our patients. We strive to create an employee experience that equips and empowers our people with the tools and resources they need to do their most inspired work.

Salary listed on 24 jobs
IndustryPublic Health
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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