Physician Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant - Competitive Salary
Company: Lifepoint Health
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: March 17, 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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