Locum Tenens Family Medicine Physician needed in Albuquerque, NM

Job description

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
CALL: None
AFTER-HOURS CHARTING: None
SETTING: Outpatient Clinic
EMR: Elation

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

A primary care clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician for full-time locum tenens coverage beginning in September.

The physician will provide outpatient primary care coverage while the practice recruits a permanent provider.

A minimum commitment of 90 days is required. Full-time availability, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, is required.

SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
No late clinic
No evening or weekend coverage
No call
No after-hours charting
Full-time coverage required
Minimum 90-day commitment

PRACTICE & PATIENT POPULATION
100% outpatient
Full-spectrum family medicine
Patient population ranges from infants to retirees
Internal Medicine physicians may see patients 18 years and older
Approximately 8–14 patients per day
No inpatient responsibilities
No teaching or leadership responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The physician will be responsible for:

Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions
Performing comprehensive physical examinations
Developing individualized treatment plans
Providing preventive and wellness care
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing
Coordinating specialty referrals when appropriate
Participating in quality improvement initiatives

PRACTICE MODEL
Value-based care model
Outpatient primary care
No fee-for-service model
No RVU-based compensation

REQUIREMENTS
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Active New Mexico medical license
BLS certification
DEA registration
Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience
Clean professional background
No malpractice or medical license issues
Must be available full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Minimum 90-day commitment required
Candidate must specify desired commitment length (90/120+ days)


CREDENTIALING
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30 days
TRAVEL & LODGING

Travel expenses will be reimbursed, including:

Airfare
Lodging
Rental car