Physician-Interventional Pain Management

CHRISTUS Health System

2 months ago

Santa Fe, New MexicoFull TimeAnesthesiology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

CHRISTUS St. Vincent seeks a full-time Pain & Spine Physician for outpatient interventional pain management in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Focus on pain evaluation, medication management, and interventional procedures 3-4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert clinical assessment and treatment for acute and chronic pain.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Deliver compassionate, high-quality care in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

MD or DO, board certified in relevant specialty.
Active, unrestricted medical license.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
No call required.
No weekends.
No nights.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday.
Clinic hours 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
No call.
No weekends.
No nights.

Enjoy a supportive work environment in a top-rated city with abundant outdoor activities and cultural attractions. This role offers excellent work-life balance and professional growth. Apply now to join CHRISTUS St. Vincent.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician-Interventional Pain Management at CHRISTUS Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Anesthesiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

This Anesthesiology position at CHRISTUS Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, No Call, No Weekends, No Nights. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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