Surgery - General Physician
Hobbs, NM, 88240, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- General Surgery
- Locum Tenens
- Hospital Physician
This position is for a General Surgery physician providing locum tenens coverage at a small hospital in New Mexico, with on-call shifts requiring timely response. The role involves general adult surgery procedures including laparoscopic appendectomy and GI endoscopy, with approximately six patient encounters per shift. Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible, hold a NM state license and DEA registration, and have BLS certification.
Are you a General Surgery physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in New Mexico might be the perfect fit for you!
Opportunity Highlights- Schedule: 7-10 days per month of call coverage; call shift times are 7am-7am; beeper call with 20-30 minute response time to hospital
- Job Setting: Hospital; no clinic or hospital work; no trauma designation; small hospital with lower volume.
- Types of Cases: General Surgery (adult); laparoscopic appendectomy; GI endoscopy (upper and lower); sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy preferred; approximately 6 patient encounters per shift
- Credentialing: 60-90 days
- Start Date: March 1, 2026 - Ongoing
- Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency
- Certifications: BLS
- Licensure: NM state license and DEA required
A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
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