General Surgeon

Updated 3/13/26
Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description


Job Quick Facts:
  • Specialty: General Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Facility Location: Roswell, NM
  • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
  • Coverage Period: Mar 30, 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shifts Needed to be Filled: - Mar 30 - Apr 1(7a) - Apr 2-9(7a)
  • Coverage Type: Call only
  • Call Coverage: General Surgery Call for ER/Trauma & IP Coverage.
  • Call Schedule: 24-hr call; 7a-7a
  • Call Type: Beeper
  • Call Response Time: Less than 30 mins
  • Phone Consults: 1-15
  • Patient Volume: 1-5
  • Patient Demographics: Adult, Pediatric & Trauma
  • Admissions: 1-2
  • Rounding Included: Yes
  • Required Procedures: - General Surg: Adult, Pediatric & Trauma - Laparoscopic Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy & Hernioplasty. - Chest wall/pleural procedures - GI endoscopy: Upper & Lower, Sigmoidoscopy & Colonoscopy. - Chest tube & Central line insertions, PA Catheter placement, Vascular access devices - Pediatric Surg: Artesias (Intestinal & Biliary), Umbilical defects (Hernia), Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus & PDA ligation
  • No. of Beds: 162
  • Trauma Level: III
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  • Travel, lodging and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
  • Active NM License
  • BC/BE
  • NM controlled substance license
  • DEA
  • BLS, ACLS, ATLS
  • Patient Compensation Fund enrollment
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