Urgent Care Physician | Work Less, Live More: 14 Shifts/Month | Opportunity in Sunny Albuquerque

Urgent Care Physician | Work Less, Live More: 14 Shifts/Month | Opportunity in Sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico

Find more balance in your practice—and more life in your work/life balance.

At Presbyterian, we’re determined to help you build a career where you feel supported, valued, and able to live the life you love in beautiful New Mexico.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, is seeking a BE/BC Family Medicine Physician to join our Urgent Care team in Albuquerque. This role offers a flexible schedule, a collaborative team, and the chance to practice meaningful medicine in a place known for sunshine, culture, and outdoor adventure.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• 14 shifts per month (150 hours)—giving you more time for family, rest, and the things you love
• Competitive salary: $300k–$320k
• Day-one benefits including medical, dental, vision, and exceptional retirement plans (403b with match + employer contributions)
• Relocation assistance, CME allowance, and fully paid malpractice
• Support from 30+ physicians, 10 APCs, RNs, and Paramedic/EMT team members
• EPIC EMR across our statewide system
• Opportunity to rotate across 5 Urgent Care locations in Albuquerque and surrounding communities
• Balanced patient flow with an expected 2.5 patients/hour

What We’re Looking For:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Team-oriented, patient-focused clinicians who value collaboration
• Eligibility for New Mexico medical licensure

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.

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.

Life in Albuquerque

Albuquerque offers an exceptional quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine each year, mild winters, and stunning views of the Sandia Mountains. Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing in nearby Taos, and signature events like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Santa Fe—one of the largest art markets in the U.S.—is less than an hour away.

Why Albuquerque?

Where you work includes more than your employer—it includes your lifestyle. Albuquerque offers:

• 300+ days of sunshine and four mild seasons
• The stunning Sandia Mountains, endless hiking and biking trails, nearby skiing, and year?round outdoor recreation
• A vibrant culture, rich history, diverse communities, and the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
• Easy access to Santa Fe, one of the nation’s top arts destinations
• A lower cost of living compared to most metropolitan areas

It’s one of the most unique and naturally beautiful places to build a life and a career.

To learn more about Presbyterian or to apply, contact Soraya Bello Sparks at sbello3@phs.org (505) 923-7448.    

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED/NMHRA. PHS is committed to ensuring a drug-free workplace.

As a not-for-profit health system, Presbyterian’s purpose is to improve the health of the patients, members and communities we serve. As the needs of our community continue to evolve, we’ve increased access to care with the opening of a new 11-story patient care tower. Once remodels to existing buildings are complete, Presbyterian Hospital will have a 600 private room capacity – the largest in New Mexico.

Located in the heart of Albuquerque, Presbyterian Hospital offers a wide range of specialized care, including heart health, women’s health, children’s health and neuroscience care.

Learn more about Presbyterian Hospital 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.

There is an abundance of things to do in Albuquerque. Whether you're taking a scenic hot air balloon flight over the city, playing a round at one of our award-winning golf courses, mountain biking in the Sandia foothills, hiking through history, kayaking the waters of the legendary Rio Grande or strolling through Old Town, you'll find Albuquerque offers a real breath of fresh air. Don't miss the stunning views of the city below by taking a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway as it climbs to the 10,378-foot peak of the Sandia Mountains—an ideal spot for taking in those famous Albuquerque sunsets!

Prefer not to venture outdoors? There is much to discover indoors in Albuquerque as well. As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque is packed with activities, cultural attractions and distinctive sightseeing opportunities. Begin your Albuquerque experience with a visit to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center or one of our many world-class museums. Immerse yourself in art, culture, unique cuisine and traditional performances. With so much to do, you may need to add a few extra days to your visit!