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Lovelace Health System
Roswell, New Mexico

FM Physician Medical Director Opportunity in Roswell, NM

Family MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$50,000 Commencement Bonus

Primary Care Medical Director

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join their Roswell Primary Care Clinic.

Lead, Inspire, and Grow with Lovelace Medical Group

Lovelace Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified Primary Care Physician to serve as Medical Director for our growing primary care practice in Roswell, New Mexico.

This leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with medical directorship responsibilities, offering the ability to influence clinical quality, provider engagement, and patient outcomes while practicing in a collaborative, team-based environment.

This role includes oversight and supervision of five Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and supports continued growth of the practice.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Join an established and growing primary care practice with 4 physicians, 5 nurse practitioners, and 2 physician assistants.
  • Medical Director role with dedicated leadership responsibilities, including oversight of 5 APPs.
  • 36 patient-facing hours per week plus administrative time.
  • Monday through Friday schedule with clinic hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Expected patient volume of 18-22 patients per day.
  • Dedicated medical directorship responsibilities include maintaining Rural Health Clinic accreditation, provider chart audits, clinical policy review, quality initiatives, compliance oversight, and other leadership duties.
  • On-site ancillary services including laboratory and imaging support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services for patients across the lifespan.
  • Supervise and mentor five Advanced Practice Providers while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and support regulatory compliance and Rural Health Clinic standards.
  • Participate in the development and review of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Promote clinical excellence, provider engagement, and exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
  • Leadership experience in a primary care setting preferred.
  • Interest in population health, chronic disease management, quality improvement, and team-based care.

About Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, a welcoming community, abundant sunshine, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Physicians enjoy a strong sense of community, a manageable commute, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing region.

About Lovelace Medical Group

Lovelace Medical Group is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care throughout New Mexico. Physicians benefit from a collaborative environment, strong clinical support, advanced technology, and opportunities for leadership and professional growth. The practice is located just one mile from Lovelace Regional Hospital, an award-winning acute care hospital recognized for excellence in patient safety and quality care.

Join Lovelace Medical Group and help shape the future of primary care in Roswell, New Mexico.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff supervisionPolicy development

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FM Physician Medical Director Opportunity in Roswell, NM at Lovelace Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,936 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,586 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Roswell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
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.

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