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Three Crosses Regional Hospital
Las Cruces, New Mexico

IM Physician Residency Program Core Faculty

Internal MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

IM Physician Residency Program Core Faculty

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Internal Medicine Physician to join our Residency Program as a Core Faculty member. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Internal Medicine physicians while maintaining a limited outpatient practice.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced, independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and being the first choice for patients and providers in the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Residency Internal Medicine Core Faculty Physician provides educational leadership and clinical supervision for Internal Medicine residents in an outpatient setting.

This role is responsible for resident precepting, didactic instruction, office procedure training, and mentorship while supporting the academic mission of the residency program.

Approximately 80% of the position is dedicated to teaching, precepting, and administrative responsibilities, with 20% devoted to direct patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Education & Supervision

  • Precept and supervise PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 Internal Medicine residents in the continuity clinic.
  • Provide timely feedback, coaching, and mentorship to residents.
  • Assist in evaluating resident performance and competency development.
  • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment.

Academic & Program Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver didactic lectures and educational conferences.
  • Teach office-based procedures and evidence-based clinical practices.
  • Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement.
  • Attend faculty meetings, residency committees, and educational activities as required.
  • Support resident scholarly activities and professional development.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient Internal Medicine care.
  • Maintain high standards of patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
  • Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure.
  • Demonstrated commitment to resident education and mentorship.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Previous teaching or academic experience preferred.
  • Interest in geriatric medicine is desired but not required.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Internal Medicine through resident education.
  • Collaborative and supportive academic environment.
  • Balanced schedule with limited direct patient care responsibilities.
  • Meaningful impact on physician training and patient outcomes.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are passionate about academic medicine and enjoy mentoring future physicians while maintaining clinical practice, we encourage you to apply.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The core faculty physician provides educational leadership, didactic instruction, and clinical supervision for Internal Medicine residents in an outpatient setting. The role balances 80% academic and administrative duties with 20% direct patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Resident supervisionOffice procedures

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

19
<$330k
11
$330k-360k
12
$360k-390k
5
$390k-420k
3
$420k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
61%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,260 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Las Cruces

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Three Crosses Regional Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package