Surgery - General Locum Tenens - Call Only | Carlsbad, New Mexico

Updated 12/22/25
New Mexico, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Surgery - General
  • Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
  • Location: New Mexico
  • Job settings: Inpatient
  • Coverage Required: 12/18/2025 - 12/21/2025
  • Schedule: Call only
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 Days
  • License: An active New Mexico state license is required
  • EMR: Cerner/Athena
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other details: The facility which is stroke-certified, trauma level 3, and PEDs level 2 is looking for a provider to cover beeper call only. There is an average of 3 patients per shift and 3 beds in the department.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: 60731

Job Responsibilities

* Provide general surgery coverage for inpatient services
* Respond to beeper call as needed during assigned coverage dates
* Evaluate, manage, and treat surgical patients as required
* Coordinate care with hospital staff and interdisciplinary teams
* Ensure timely and accurate documentation in Cerner/Athena
* Maintain compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards

Qualifications

* MD or DO with training in General Surgery
* Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery
* Active and unrestricted New Mexico medical license
* Eligible for hospital credentialing within the stated timeframe
* Experience in inpatient surgical care preferred

Working Hours

* Call-only coverage
* Coverage dates: December 18, 2025 through December 21, 2025
* Inpatient setting
* Beeper call coverage

Skills

* Strong clinical judgment in general surgery cases
* Ability to manage low to moderate patient volumes efficiently
* Effective communication with medical and support staff
* Proficiency with Cerner and Athena EMR systems
* Strong time-management and decision-making skills
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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.

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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.