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Gastro — OP & Hospital-Based Procedures (Central New Mexico) | ASAP–Ongoing
Updated 11/17/25
New Mexico, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Gastroenterology
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
ASAP–ongoing locums need in Central New Mexico supporting an outpatient GI service with a strong procedure load at a major regional hospital. You’ll see established clinic patients and direct-procedure referrals, and perform inpatient procedures for patients admitted via ED/hospitalist pathways. Preference for 2+ week blocks, aligned to your availability. Team support includes 2 RNs, 2 MAs, 3 APPs (PA/NPs), and 4 office staff.
Job Responsibilities
Hospital-based endoscopy and related procedures
Inpatient procedures for ED/hospitalist-admitted patients
Clear documentation in EMR and collaboration with hospitalists/ED and clinic teams
Qualifications
Unrestricted New Mexico medical license (or ability to obtain) and active DEA (or ability to secure before start)
Recent, independent proficiency with the required skills listed below
Professional references and standard hospital credentialing compliance
Working Hours
Start: ASAP, credentialing dependent
Duration: Ongoing, seeking 2+ week blocks (longer welcome)
Skills
Upper GI endoscopy (EGD): biopsy; foreign body removal; fulguration of bleeder (cautery/laser); injection of varices
Esophageal: manometry interpretation
Small bowel: small bowel biopsy
Lower GI endoscopy: flexible & rigid sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy
Advanced: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); liver biopsy; insertion/management of Sengstaken–Blakemore tube
Preferred (Not Required)
ERCP — diagnostic & therapeutic
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
Esophageal dilatation/manometry (performance)
Support Onsite
2 RNs, 2 MAs, 3 APPs (PA/NPs), 4 office staff (clinic & procedural support)
