LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Surgery MD in New Mexico.
About The Position Experienced General Surgeon needed for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This 60-day opportunity, starting 06/30/2025, involves working at a hospital with a schedule of 3 days clinic (8am-5pm) and 2 days OR (7am-3:30pm), along with 24-hour call on weeknights and weekends for 3 weeks/month (21 consecutive days). The ideal candidate should be comfortable with a range of surgical procedures, including scopes, laparoscopies, and gallbladder and appendix surgeries. This role also requires the ability to stabilize and transfer patients when necessary. The position offers potential for extension and requires an active New Mexico license.
Job Details:
Location: New Mexico
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 06/30/2025
LOA: 60 days (minimum 2 weeks availability)
Provider Type Needed: General Surgeon
Schedule: 3 days clinic (8am-5pm), 2 days OR (7am-3:30pm), 24-hour call on weeknights/weekends (3 weeks/month)
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform upper and lower endoscopic procedures
• Conduct laparoscopic surgeries, including gallbladder and appendix operations
• Manage clinic patients and surgical cases
• Provide on-call coverage for weeknights and weekends
• Stabilize and arrange transfer of patients when necessary
• Collaborate with ED team for urgent surgical needs
• Utilize Cerner EMR system for patient documentation
• Adapt to low-volume call environment (0-1 calls per night)
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed in New Mexico
• Comfortable working in a hospital setting without on-site trauma surgeon
• Potential for assignment extension
• Candidates with 2 weeks or more of availability will be considered
Apply now to learn more.
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Barton AssociatesThe Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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