Make Life Better for The Kids. Pediatric Job in New Mexico
Updated 10/14/26
New Mexico, United States
Physician
Pediatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
- Location: Shiprock, New Mexico.
- Shifts: 2-4 weeks per month
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Call: No on-call, pager coverage, or callback requirement.
- Start: As soon as credentialed - ongoing
- Clinical setting: Pediatric outpatient clinic with inpatient, pediatric ward, newborn nursery, labor and delivery, emergency, and urgent care consultation responsibilities as assigned during scheduled hours.
- Outpatient volume: Approximately 2-2.5 patients per hour.
- Assignment length: Short-term assignments of approximately 13 weeks and longer-term assignments of up to one year.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive histories and examinations; order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests; develop treatment plans; and arrange specialty referrals when needed.
• Provide preventive care, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and follow-up services.
• When assigned to inpatient service, evaluate pediatric inpatients and well newborns daily and manage admissions and discharges.
• Provide pediatric consultation to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Labor and Delivery, pediatric clinic, inpatient units, and nursery staff during scheduled hours.
• Attend high-risk vaginal deliveries and cesarean deliveries during scheduled coverage and provide neonatal resuscitation and stabilization when required.
• Perform or assist with minor procedures within the physician’s training, privileges, and scope of practice.
• Complete accurate electronic health record documentation before the end of each shift.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff while providing culturally respectful care.
Qualifications
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics through an American Board of Medical Specialties-recognized board.
• At least 24 months of physician experience in Pediatrics.
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