Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Updated 9/21/26
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Pulmonology-Critical Care
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Locum Tenens Opportunity - Las Cruces, NM Position Overview

MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a Locum Tenens Physician specializing in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine to provide call coverage on an inpatient basis. This is a call-only position designed to support extra volume needs at our Level 3 Trauma facility.

Facility: MountainView Regional Medical Center

Address: 4311 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88011

Phone: [Register to View]

Organization: Community Health Systems

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Key Responsibilities

Provide beeper call coverage for the inpatient pulmonary and critical care population

Manage 15-25 patient encounters per shift with 10-15 patients actively seen

Respond to call within 30 minutes

Handle 3-5 average phone consultations per shift

Round on assigned patients with approximately 30% hands-on clinical time

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including 12 RNs, 4 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 2 office staff members

Utilize the Medhost EMR system

Candidate Requirements

Board Certification: Certified in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

License: Active New Mexico medical license required

Certifications: BLS certification required

Education: Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine preferred

Experience: Board certification must be current and active

Required Documents: CV/Resume

Organizational Highlights

Level 3 Trauma Center with comprehensive acute care services

Temporary privileges available for expedited credentialing

Estimated credentialing time: 30 days

Insurance provided by vendor

Competitive rate structure with opportunities for guaranteed hours, overtime, and holiday pay

Location Information

City: Las Cruces, NM 88011

Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport

Recommended Lodging: Holiday Inn Express on Telshor Court

Travel Cap Information: Car rentals capped at $45/day; roundtrip airfare capped at $800; lodging capped at $200/night

Time Zone: Mountain Time

Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Contact Information

Credentials Contact: Kimberley Smith - [Register to View]

Provider Approval Contact: Maurice Farwell - [Register to View]

Scheduling Contact: Kimberley Smith - [Register to View]

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