Location:
Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad offers a unique blend of natural beauty with its famous caverns and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Chihuahuan Desert. This charming southwestern city provides an excellent quality of life with warm weather, stunning landscapes, and a close-knit community atmosphere.
Facility:
This medical center serves as a vital healthcare provider for the Pecos Valley region, offering comprehensive medical services to the surrounding communities. The facility features a 3-bed department with Level 3 trauma capabilities and Level 2 pediatric services, providing essential surgical care to a diverse patient population.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Surgery - General
Job Details:
• Provide general surgery services with approximately 3 patient encounters per shift• Perform a variety of surgical procedures including adult, pediatric, and neonatal cases• Conduct laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication• Perform head/neck surgery including thyroid procedures• Handle chest wall/pleural procedures and breast surgeries• Conduct obstetric and gynecologic surgeries including cesarean sections, D&Cs, and hysterectomies• Perform liver surgeries and GI endoscopy (upper and lower, including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)• Provide minor orthopedic and hand surgery services• Manage ventilation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement• Perform vascular surgeries including aneurysm repairs (thoracic and abdominal), arterial bypass, and AV shunt procedures• Handle plastic surgery cases as needed• Conduct pediatric surgical procedures including various artesias (esophageal, intestinal, biliary)• Manage abdominal wall defects, umbilical defects, diaphragmatic hernias, and imperforate anus cases• Perform PDA ligation when required• Must maintain active New Mexico medical license• Required certifications include ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS• Estimated credentialing timeframe is approximately 5 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
