General Surgeon
Updated 4/01/26
Roswell, 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
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Roswell, NM
• Service Setting:Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Apr 3 - May 1, 2026
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Apr 3-9
- Apr 27 - May 1
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: 24hr Call;7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper (Trauma Call)
• Call Response Time: Less than 30mins
• Patient Volume: 3-5
• Phone Consults: 1-15
• Admissions: 1-2
• Rounding included: Yes
• Required to Supervise APPs:
• Procedures:
- General Surgery - Adult,Pediatric,Trauma
- Laparoscopic Surgery- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty
- Chest wall/pleural procedures
- GI endoscopy, Upper, Lower;Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy
- Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion
- PA Catheter placement, Vascular access devices
- Peds trained Surg:
- Intestinal, Biliary, Abdominal wall defects
- Umbilical defects - Hernia, Diaphragmatic hernia
- Imperforate anus, PDA ligation
• Beds in the Dept: 162
• Trauma Level:III
• EMR: Cerner
• Other Info: Emergency privileges are an option
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active NM License
• BC/BE
• ACLS, BLS, ATLS
• NM Controlled Substance license and DEA
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