Physician / Internal Medicine / New Mexico / Locum or Permanent

We have an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Gastroenterologist seeking to work near Salem, NM. This assignment offers flexibility, top-tier support, and a blend of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. It's an ideal opportunity for a skilled physician to fill a critical need in a region offering warm weather, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences.

Assignment Details:

Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Start Date: December 1, 2024

End Date: March 31, 2025

Coverage Type: Call only (both inpatient and outpatient)

Work Schedule:

Coverage required two weeks per month

Up to 8 hours per day of scheduled outpatient procedures, with hospital coverage only (no clinic coverage)

Beeper call required with 30-minute response time

Average calls per 24 hours: 2 phone consults, 4 patient encounters, and 2 admissions

Requirements:

Certification: Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Gastroenterology

Licensing: Active New Mexico license (reimbursement for licensing not provided)

Skills Preferred: Experience with ERCP preferred but not required

Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Procedures and Skills:

Competency in upper and lower GI endoscopies, including:

Biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, injection of varices, and esophageal dilatation

Small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, flexible and rigid colonoscopy with polyp excision

Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, PEG procedures, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Liver biopsy and management of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

Additional Assignment Details:

Patients Per Shift: Varies by call

Temporary Privileges: Available for expedited start

EMR System: MediTech

Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 45-60 days

Facility Details:

Trauma Level: Level IV

Pediatric Level: Level II

Support Staff: Includes RNs, with no requirement for supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) or residents

Benefits:

Insurance Coverage: Provided by vendor

Travel and Lodging: Nearby accommodations recommended (Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Home2Suites)

Holidays Off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled gastroenterologist seeking a flexible assignment in a warm and inviting location in New Mexico. If you're ready to explore this rewarding position near Salem, NM, please apply using reference Job ID . HDAJOBS MDSTAFF

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