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Surgeon - (Surgery - General) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Shiprock, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/18/14
Job Description & Requirements
Surgeon - (Surgery - General) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

The Indian Hospital in Northwest New Mexico is in need of a full time General Surgeon to begin as soon as credentialing is completed through December 31st. The General Surgeon will rotate call, averaging 10 nights of call per month including 1 to 2 weekends. The Physician must be experienced and able to do colonoscopies and EGD's.

A general surgeon(locum tenens) is trained and qualified to perform a wide range of surgical procedures and thus must be familiar with a wealth of medical conditions and treatments. These surgeons may be tasked with operations ranging from burn trauma to vascular surgery, though they do not usually perform highly complex surgical operations, such as treatments of the heart or brain, which are performed by specialized surgeons.

Required Qualifications
Any state license is accepted for this contract
BLS, ACLS and DEA are required prior to start date
Candidates must have previous EMR experience

About the Facility
Located in the Four Corners area of the United States where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet, this Indian Health Center provides outstanding care to approximately 45,500 Native Americans. Dedicated to providing high quality healthcare, medical staff provides a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including Obstetrics and Emergency Care. This 55-bed facility in Shiprock, New Mexico is located near several lakes and hiking trails.

Facility Location
Situated on the Navajo reservation in San Juan County, Shiprock is named after a nearby rock formation that is a must-see. The Shiprock is a revered rock formation that plays a significant role in the Navajo religion. Residents of Shiprock enjoy small-town life with a low cost of living and low crime. The city has plenty of outdoor options, including hiking and camping in the nearby plains.

Job Benefits
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;s leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;s leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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