Physician Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant - Competitive Salary
Company: Lifepoint Health
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Make a meaningful impact in a region that truly
needs your expertise. Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New
Mexico, is seeking a Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead the
development of a specialized care program for patients with
congestive heart failure. This is a focused, high-impact role with
no transplant responsibilities, offering a unique chance to shape
the future of advanced cardiac care in Southern New Mexico. You’ll
serve as the region’s only Heart Failure Cardiologist,
collaborating with a supportive team to deliver comprehensive,
evidence-based care to a growing patient population. Position
Highlights - Specialized Focus: Manage HFrEF, HFpEF,
cardiomyopathies, and pulmonary hypertension with dedicated heart
failure care—no transplant responsibilities. - Leadership Role:
Develop and grow a vital service line in an underserved community,
backed by strong hospital and administrative support. -
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside general and
interventional cardiologists, case managers, nurses, pharmacists,
and dietitians in a team-based model. - Work-Life Balance:
Outpatient-focused schedule—Monday–Thursday, 8 am–5 pm; Friday, 8
am–4 pm—with light 1:7 general cardiology call rotation. - Modern
Tools: Access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies
to support personalized, high-quality care. Candidate
Qualifications - MD or DO; completion of a cardiology fellowship -
Additional fellowship training or board certification in Advanced
Heart Failure preferred - Strong clinical judgment and a commitment
to patient-centered care - Eligibility for licensure in the state
of New Mexico Preferred: - Experience in cardiac imaging (MRI,
echo) - Interest in clinical research or trials - Familiarity with
latest heart failure therapies and treatment guidelines Why Las
Cruces? Set against the backdrop of the Organ Mountains and the
Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces is a vibrant, welcoming community that
blends natural beauty with modern convenience. - Outdoor
Recreation: Easy access to hiking, biking, White Sands National
Park, and the Rio Grande - Community Lifestyle: Safe neighborhoods,
excellent schools, and a strong sense of local pride - Regional
Access: Just an hour from El Paso, TX, for big-city amenities,
international airport, and cultural experiences Compensation &
Benefits - Competitive base salary with wRVU-based incentives -
Full suite of health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits -
Relocation assistance and potential student loan repayment - Paid
malpractice with tail coverage - CME allowance and robust
professional development support Memorial Medical Center is part of
Lifepoint Health, celebrating 25 years of commitment to improving
community health across the country. We welcome all qualified
candidates to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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