Emergency Medicine Physician - Ruidoso, New Mexico

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian is a great place to practice medicine and provide safe, high-quality care. Here, you'll find a different way to make a difference.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico, is seeking a Board Eligible /Board Certified Emergency Medicine trained Physician to join our growing team of exceptional clinicians and staff in Ruidoso, NM. We are all about well-being, starting with yours.  We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance, and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights:

• Critical Access Hospital located in Ruidoso, NM
• A full-time position requires, 1,728 hours per year OR (12) 12-hour shifts per month
• Peak: Thanksgiving-February for ski season and summer months for race season.
• 30-35 patients per day
• Acuity levels - all medicine, limited trauma
• Ortho, Hospitalists admit, family medicine for pediatrics
• CMS 5-Star Hospital
• Will consider Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Eligible or Board Certified Providers 

What We're Seeking:

• Must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
• Outstanding patient care qualities, highly motivated with an interest in growing their practice.
• Patient-focused and willing to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a medical license to practice in the state of New Mexico

We offer all employees a robust, day-one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions. 

Benefits & Financial Support

In addition to competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, Presbyterian offers meaningful long term financial advantages for physicians:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a not-for-profit organization, and many physician roles may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  Eligibility and loan forgiveness determinations are made solely by the federal program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
  Physicians practicing at eligible sites may qualify for federal student loan repayment through the NHSC program, offering up to $75,000 in tax free loan repayment for a two year service commitment at an approved site in a designated shortage area.
  Participation is competitive and subject to federal approval and funding availability.
• New Mexico Physician Tax Credit
  Eligible physicians practicing in New Mexico may be eligible for a state income tax credit of up to $10,000 per year, based on program requirements. Eligibility and certification are determined by the State of New Mexico.
• New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
  Physicians practicing in designated shortage areas may be eligible for state funded student loan repayment, offering up to $75,000 per year in loan assistance with a required service commitment. Participation is competitive and subject to state approval and funding availability.
• New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship
  New Mexico residents may be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship, which can cover up to 100% of tuition and required fees for those pursuing a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree at a New Mexico public college or university.
  The program is available to both recent graduates and returning adult learners who meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by the State of New Mexico and participating institutions.
• Retirement Benefits
  403(b) retirement savings program with employer contributions and matching opportunities.

Visa & Waiver Support

Presbyterian Medical Group welcomes waiver applicants and has experience supporting physicians through the J?1 waiver process. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship or a waiver are encouraged to inquire.

Supporting You and Your Family in New Mexico

Practicing in New Mexico offers unique family?friendly advantages beyond the workplace.

New Mexico Universal Childcare Program
New Mexico is the first state in the nation to provide no?cost childcare for all families, regardless of income. Launched November 1, 2025, this program expands access to high-quality early education while helping working parents reduce one of their largest expenses.

Program highlights include:

• Universal eligibility for all New Mexico families
• Average savings of $12,000 per child annually
• Coverage for infant and toddler care, preschool, before? and after?school care, and summer childcare

Why Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not?for?profit healthcare system with:

• Nine hospitals statewide
• A growing multi?specialty medical group
• Over 14,000 employees, including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses
• A statewide health plan serving more than 600,000 members

Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is deeply rooted in New Mexico and committed to caring for both our patients and our providers.

What the Area Offers:

Nestled between the tall pines and mountain vistas at an elevation of 6,900 feet, Ruidoso is home to Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center, which has served the community and surrounding areas since 1950, when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital.

With a population of nearly 20,000, Lincoln County offers many larger-town amenities in a smaller-community environment, including:

Five public school districts throughout the area and a branch campus of Eastern New Mexico University that offers associate degree and various certificate programs.

Many real estate listings for move-in ready homes, including gated communities and country club memberships, as well as developments for building or purchasing land close to town for ranching.

Many local churches of various religious affiliations

Things to Do:

• Skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache on the sacred Sierra Blanca Mountain
• Fishing and other water activities at Grindstone Lake, Mescalero Lake, Alto Lake, and Rio Ruidoso
• Hiking and biking along many tree-lined trails and various outdoor activities
• Golfing at one of the seven public and private courses
• Shopping in the Midtown Shopping District for unique clothing, art, and restaurants
• Attending the horse races at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
• Seeing a show at Spencer Theater or touring many of the many local art galleries

Ready to Learn More?

To apply or explore this opportunity, contact:

Soraya Bello Sparks
Email: sbello3@phs.org
Phone: (505)923-7448

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED/NMHRA. Presbyterian is committed to ensuring a drug?free workplace.

Lincoln County Medical Center has served the Ruidoso and Lincoln County community since 1950 when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital. Lincoln County Medical Center is owned by the County of Lincoln, and, since 1972, Lincoln County Medical Center has been leased and managed by Presbyterian Healthcare Services, greatly aiding in its growth and advancement.

The people of Lincoln County Medical Center — medical staff, clinical staff, board members, administrators, support staff, and auxiliaries — take great pride in a long tradition of delivering patient care, a wide range of general acute care and specialty services, patient satisfaction, and value to residents and visitors of Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation.

Learn more about Lincoln County Medical Center and working at Presbyterian.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with over 13,000 employees – including 1,200 providers and 3,500 nurses.

We are integrated with Presbyterian Health Plan, New Mexico’s largest health plan provider with more than 640,000 members.

Nestled between tall pines and mountain vistas at an elevation of 6,900 feet, Ruidoso is home to Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center, which has served the community and surrounding areas since 1950 when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital. Lincoln County Medical Center is owned by the County of Lincoln, and since 1972, Lincoln County Medical Center has been leased and managed by Presbyterian Healthcare Services.