Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery in New Mexico

Updated 1/28/26
88220, Carlsbad, 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 Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description Are you an Orthopedic Surgery physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in New Mexico might be the perfect fit for you!

Opportunity Highlights

  • Schedule: 7 on 7 off schedule with call coverage every other week; 3 days in clinic and 2 OR days based on procedural volume
  • Job Setting: Level 3 Trauma facility with full clinic staff and anesthesia available
  • Types of Cases: 20-25 patients per day in clinic; minimal call back per call shift; most patients admitted to hospitalist and covered next day
  • Credentialing: 30 days
  • Start Date: 3/1/2026 - Ongoing

Minimum Requirements

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Eligible
  • Certifications: ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS
  • Licensure: New Mexico state license required

Preferred Skills

  • Arthroscopy
  • Total Joint replacement (Hip, Knee, Other)
  • Joint revision or repair (Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Other)
  • Hand
  • Tendon release/repair
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
  • Spine surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Spine surgery without instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Percutaneous disc surgery

About VISTA Staffing

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights. For more information, visit https://www.vistastaff.com.

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