Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day; Night
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000185

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join our team as a Hospitalist or Nocturnist Physician in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, just 30 minutes outside of Albuquerque.

In Rio Rancho, we are committed to bringing “better” to life—through better care, better collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our community. If you’re looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while contributing to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.

We are hiring for both hospitalist and nocturnist positions. Our Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnist schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our team of eight physicians at the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center.
Work alongside a unique group of clinicians with diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds.
We work closely with our colleagues in other departments to ensure a seamless transition of care.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be board-certified/eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
The ability to handle complex medical and social scenarios is essential.
A patient-centered, compassionate mindset is a must.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Full-time positions follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation
Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Living and Working in Rio Rancho:

Family-friendly city with affordable housing, beautiful Sandia Mountain views, and 300+ days of sunshine.
20 minutes to Albuquerque for cultural attractions, dining, shopping, and the International Balloon Fiesta.
1 hour to Santa Fe for world-class art, historic architecture, festivals, and outdoor adventures.

Compensation:

Compensation for days is $1,829 per shift.
Compensation for nights is $2,109 per shift.
We also offer quality and productivity incentives.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

Chia-Singh Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

Sunny Pattar, MD
Medical Director, Hospital Medicine
“We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

Karen Allen, MD
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine