Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Surgery in New Mexico

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Surgery MD in New Mexico.

About The Position

A Hospital in New Mexico is seeking a skilled General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment starting October 1, 2025, for 126 days. This role requires a versatile surgeon comfortable with a mix of clinic, OR, and 24-hour call duties, including endoscopies, laparoscopic procedures, and emergency stabilization. The ideal candidate will be able to commit to a minimum of 3 weeks per month, handling a variety of general surgery cases, assisting with C-sections, and managing low-volume call responsibilities.

Job Details:

Location: New Mexico

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: October 1, 2025 (earlier start possible with NM license)

LOA: 126 days (with potential for extension)

Provider Type Needed: General Surgeon

Schedule:

- 3 days clinic (8 AM - 5 PM)

- 2 days OR (7 AM - 3:30 PM)

- 24-hour call (low volume, 0-1 calls per 24 hours)

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

- Perform upper and lower endoscopies (majority of cases)

- Conduct laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder and appendix surgeries

- Provide clinic consultations and follow-ups

- Handle emergency surgical cases and stabilize patients for transfer when necessary

- Assist OB/GYN team with C-sections as needed

- Manage 24-hour call responsibilities

- Utilize Cerner EMR for patient management and record-keeping

- Collaborate with hospital staff, ED team, and OB/GYN department

Additional Information:

- Must be comfortable with a wide range of general surgery procedures

- Experience with emergency stabilization and transfer decisions required

- Willingness to assist with C-sections (not as primary surgeon)

- Ability to commit to at least 3 weeks per month

Apply now to learn more about this role and others.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• Malpractice insurance provided

• Opportunity for assignment extension

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs are temporary positions that allow healthcare providers to work in various settings for specified periods. These roles offer flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to gain diverse clinical experience across different healthcare environments.

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About Barton Associates

The 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

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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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