General Surgery

Job ID: ORD-216986-MD-NM

General Surgeon Needed for Locum Coverage at Facility in NM

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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: ASAP-ongoing
  • Shift type: 24-Hour Call
  • Assignment type: Inpatient;OR
  • Call required: Yes
  • Board certification required: Negotiable

Job description

About the facility

This 263-bed acute care hospital employs over 1,100 staff and delivers comprehensive services including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology, and oncology. The facility holds certification as a primary stroke center by DNV-GL and maintains dedicated inpatient and operating room capabilities to support a broad range of surgical cases. Additional services include inpatient adult behavioral health, neurological, and rehabilitation programs.

About the facility location

New Mexico offers a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and year-round activities. Clinicians on assignment may enjoy access to diverse natural landscapes, historical sites, and recreational opportunities throughout the state.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide 24-hour call coverage for general surgery services across inpatient and operating room settings. Primary responsibilities include performing general surgery procedures, managing emergency department consultations, and maintaining continuous availability for both scheduled and emergent surgical needs. Call coverage is required, and board certification in General Surgery is negotiable for this locum tenens assignment.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 8-20 patients per shift
  • Support staff: 1 APP
  • Patient population: All Ages
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: Yes
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