Westphalia Holdings·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lead a specialty surgical program across three New Mexico practices, focusing on high-volume surgical extractions and implant dentistry. Manage a predictable monthly schedule involving travel to Grants, Gallup, and Farmington.
Periodontist OR Surgery-Focused GP (Part-Time) — Multi-Site NM One Travel Week Per Month | Grants + Gallup + Farmington | High Surgical Demand | Dedicated Surgical Setups If you’re based in Albuquerque and want a role that’s surgery-forward, predictable, and built for efficiency, this is it. We’re launching a specialty/surgical program across three established New Mexico practices and hiring either a Periodontist or a surgery-focused General Dentist to lead it. You’ll have blocked surgical days, dedicated operatories, and a ready-made referral base—without internal specialist competition.
one scheduled travel week per month (4 clinical days total). Stable rhythm. High volume. Minimal admin friction.
Monthly Schedule (Stackable) Grants — 1 day/month Gallup — 2 days/month Farmington — 1 day/month
Air Travel Access (for Out-of-Town Providers) Albuquerque is an easy hub for monthly travel: Daily flights: Denver ↔ Albuquerque Daily flights: Phoenix ↔ Albuquerque Daily flights: Las Vegas ↔ Albuquerque Regional access within New Mexico: Farmington → Denver via United (Daily) Gallup → Las Vegas via Advanced Air (Mon/Wed/Fri) Gallup → Phoenix via Advanced Air (Weekdays)
Who We’re Hiring (Two Great Fits) Periodontist, OR Surgery-focused GP who wants a consistent surgical lane Medicaid reality (and why it matters): these communities have a high Medicaid member ratio—and reimbursement is the same whether you’re a GP or a residency-trained surgical specialist on those plans. If you’re surgically strong and efficient, you can thrive here.
Clinical Focus (What You’ll Do) Surgical extractions (including third molars) If doing impacted thirds with sedation: IV sedation certification required Implant dentistry Gallup + Grants are placing now Farmington is a growth opportunity (currently refers out) Option to expand into grafting, membranes, sinus lifts, regenerative procedures
Built for Surgical Flow 2+ dedicated surgical operatories on specialty days CBCT in Gallup + Farmington (Grants refers to Gallup) Surgical/implant instrumentation provided Trained support staff (with more training as volume grows)
Compensation & Structure Competitive collections-based No lab/supply fees with in-formulary vendors Flexible setup: W-2, 1099, or contractor If you want a predictable surgery week every month—and you like being the go-to surgical provider—apply.
Must be a Periodontist or a surgery-focused General Dentist. IV sedation certification is required for those performing impacted third molar extractions with sedation.
Market context
Dental positions in New Mexico often draw steady interest, especially when they include service to underserved communities and a full clinical credential set. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for a DDS or DMD, a valid New Mexico dental license, DEA registration, and CPR certification, along with experience or commitment aligned to community care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure and DEA details before applying.
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