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Southwest Healthcare
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Primary Care Physician MD or DO HIV Exp a Plus

Primary CareIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions:

1. Do you want to make a difference?

2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?

3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?

For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing and other services within our communities.

Southwest Care Center is currently seeking a full-time Physician. May be Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Position Details

  • Examine and diagnose patients, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
  • Develop and manage treatment plans for patients, including preventive care and health maintenance.
  • Educate patients and families about health issues, disease prevention, and medical treatments.
  • Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Communicate with other healthcare providers to coordinate quality patient care.

Keep detailed medical records and document patient care activities as required by Southwest Care Center policy.

Provide leadership to clinic staff through education and outreach, participating in quality assurance initiatives, supporting training of new team members, supervising patient care provided by provider assigned staff.

Actively involved in planning and evaluation of primary medical care and service programs including policy development, recommends changes in the program or services.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.

  • Participates in quality measures and chart review as required.
  • Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Practice Highlights

Monday - Friday 8-5 typical schedule with 32 hours of scheduled patient care and 8 hours of administrative time per week.

  • Limited call rotation may be required outside of typical schedule.
  • System-wide Athena EMR.
  • Telehealth visits available through Mend platform.
  • Onsite care team includes Physicians, NPs, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacists, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Case Managers, RNs and RN Clinic Managers, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Health Educators, Registered Dietician.
  • Inclusive "We Care" culture.

Candidate Highlights

Post-residency experience with 3+ years preferred in a primary care setting. HIV experience highly desirable.

Degree from an Accredited Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program along completion of residency program(s).

Valid, unencumbered license to Practice Medicine in the State of New Mexico, Board Certified in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine. DEA registration. AAHIVS Certification is highly desirable.

Employment Highlights

  • Competitive Salary with sign-on and relocation bonus available.
  • Additional bonus options available.
  • Great work/life balance with generous time off plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement availability.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access.

Interested in this Position? Need More Information?

Apply today and we will connect you with a member of our recruitment team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare.org.

*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.

Living & Working in New Mexico

The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.

Rich cultural and historical diversity.

310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You’ll forget what humidity is when you live here.

Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!

Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.

Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.

  • Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.
  • International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.

Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.

Great schools and family friendly communities.

And let’s not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details

Location

NM Santa Fe - West Alameda

Worker Type

  • Employee
  • Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Key Responsibilities

The physician will examine, diagnose, and treat patients while developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical leadership, participating in quality assurance initiatives, and maintaining detailed medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed a residency program, and possess a valid, unencumbered medical license in New Mexico. A minimum of 3 years of post-residency experience in primary care is preferred, along with board certification in Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

HIV treatmentHepatitis C treatmentPatient diagnosisTreatment planningMedical documentationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician MD or DO HIV Exp a Plus at Southwest Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,888 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
52% this job
Loan repayment
39% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,238 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Santa Fe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k
Typical market rent
$1,925/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.8
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 · Santa Fe, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus
Additional bonus options
Generous time off
Tuition reimbursement
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance