Primary Care Pediatrician
Job Description
About the Role
Competitive salary. Sign-on & relocation bonus. Full benefits. 40 hrs/week. Outpatient pediatrics. Great work-life balance. Make a real impact. Join a caring team.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Work-life balance emphasized
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive well-child care, including physical exams, immunizations, and developmental screenings.
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses (e. g., infections, injuries, minor emergencies).
- Manage chronic conditions (e. g., asthma, obesity, allergies).
- Evaluate and refer patients to specialists or ancillary services as needed.
- Provide age-appropriate anticipatory guidance to caregivers during each stage of child development.
- Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, care coordinators, and other professionals to ensure integrated care.
Requirements
- Post-residency experience with 3+ years preferred in a primary care setting.
- Degree from an Accredited Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D. O.) program along completion of residency program(s).
- If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare. org.
- 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
Benefits & Compensation
- 2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?
- Offer preventive health education to children and families, including nutrition, safety, and growth milestones.
- Document patient visits clearly and accurately using the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Address behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns, collaborating with mental health providers when appropriate.
- Coordinate with schools, therapists, public health programs, and community resources as appropriate.
- Stay up to date with continuing medical education (CME) and professional licensure.
Work Schedule
- May participate in on-call rotation (if applicable—usually minimal or phone-only in outpatient settings).
- Great work/life balance with generous time off plans.
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Great work/life balance with generous time off plans
- May participate in on-call rotation (if applicable—usually minimal or phone-only in outpatient settings)
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Primary Care Pediatrician position at Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1 includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care position at Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in White Rock, New Mexico.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Bonus, Additional Bonus Options, Generous PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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