Physician - Pediatrics (29-03)

4 days ago
Las Cruces, New MexicoContractPediatrics
✓ No Weekends

No salary listed — Pediatrics pays $183k median

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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

Join La Clinica de Familia Inc. as a Pediatrician – FQHC, Las Cruces, NM in Las Cruces, New Mexico. La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica as provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy.
  • Completion of an accredited residency-training program in a primary care specialty.
  • Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine or eligible for licensure.
  • Board Certification in a primary care specialty.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with La Clinica de Familia Inc. in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Key Skills

Primary CarePediatricsPatient CareQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingClinical Program ManagementTeam LeadershipOutpatient Care

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct outpatient primary care medical services to patients at a primary site and provide cross-coverage at other locations as needed. Lead staff in problem-solving and participate in quality assurance activities to improve clinical programs.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician - Pediatrics (29-03) position at La Clinica de Familia includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at La Clinica de Familia 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k 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 Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Clinical Program Management, Team Leadership, Outpatient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct outpatient primary care medical services to patients at a primary site and provide cross-coverage at other locations as needed. Lead staff in problem-solving and participate in quality assurance activities to improve clinical programs.

Benefits package: Health Insurance - PPO, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with employer matching, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Supplement Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About La Clinica de Familia

Public Health
Las Cruces, New Mexico
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance - PPO
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) with employer matching
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Supplement Life Insurance

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

4d ago

medium LeverageShortage

Pediatrics shortage = strong negotiating position