Locums General Surgeon Needed in New Mexico - Travel Paid

Location:
Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad offers a unique blend of natural beauty with its famous caverns and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Chihuahuan Desert. This charming southwestern city provides an excellent quality of life with warm weather, stunning landscapes, and a close-knit community atmosphere.

Facility:
This medical center serves as a vital healthcare provider for the Pecos Valley region, offering comprehensive medical services to the surrounding communities. The facility features a 3-bed department with Level 3 trauma capabilities and Level 2 pediatric services, providing essential surgical care to a diverse patient population.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Surgery - General

Job Details:
• Provide general surgery services with approximately 3 patient encounters per shift
• Perform a variety of surgical procedures including adult, pediatric, and neonatal cases
• Conduct laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Perform head/neck surgery including thyroid procedures
• Handle chest wall/pleural procedures and breast surgeries
• Conduct obstetric and gynecologic surgeries including cesarean sections, D&Cs, and hysterectomies
• Perform liver surgeries and GI endoscopy (upper and lower, including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy)
• Provide minor orthopedic and hand surgery services
• Manage ventilation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, and PA catheter placement
• Perform vascular surgeries including aneurysm repairs (thoracic and abdominal), arterial bypass, and AV shunt procedures
• Must maintain active New Mexico medical license

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.