Emergency Medicine Physician – High Impact | Flexible Blocks | IHS Setting | Any State License Accepted
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Job description
Description:
We are seeking Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine Physicians for a high-impact locum tenens opportunity in Northern New Mexico serving a culturally rich and underserved community.
This role offers a unique blend of Emergency Department and Urgent Care coverage, providing full-spectrum clinical experience in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Position Highlights:
💰 Competitive Hourly Rate
🗓 Flexible Scheduling (12-hour shifts)
🌎 Mission-Driven, Underserved Population
📍 Any State License Accepted
🏥 Mix of ER + Urgent Care Coverage
Clinical Scope:
- Emergency Department coverage (trauma, acute care, walk-ins)
- Urgent Care and outpatient support
- Inpatient rounding and admissions as needed
- Occasional OB exposure depending on schedule
- Manage both acute and chronic conditions
- Full patient care from evaluation through treatment and disposition
Schedule & Coverage:
- 12-hour shifts:
- Day: 8 AM – 9 PM
- Night: 9 PM – 9 AM
- Urgent Care coverage integrated into shifts
- Flexible block scheduling available
Patient Volume:
- ER: ~2–6 patients/day
- Urgent Care: ~50+ walk-ins/day
- Physicians support both ER and urgent care coverage
Requirements:
- MD/DO (ABEM, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine)
- Active, unrestricted U.S. license (any state accepted)
- DEA required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
- Ability to work independently in a rural setting
Additional Details:
- 1.5-day orientation required
- Credentialing timeline: ~6–8 weeks
- Housing assistance guidance provided (offsite)
Why This Opportunity:
- Work in a high-autonomy environment
- Make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across ER, urgent care, and inpatient settings
- Strong support from clinical leadership and team
Job Responsibilities
Emergency Department coverage (trauma, acute care, walk-ins)
Urgent Care and outpatient support
Inpatient rounding and admissions as needed
Occasional OB exposure depending on schedule
Manage both acute and chronic conditions
Full patient care from evaluation through treatment and disposition
Qualifications
MD/DO (ABEM, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine)
Active, unrestricted U.S. license (any state accepted)
DEA required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
Ability to work independently in a rural setting
Working Hours
Day: 8 AM – 9 PM
Night: 9 PM – 9 AM
Urgent Care coverage integrated into shifts
Flexible block scheduling available