Physician / Internal Medicine / New Mexico / Locum or Permanent / Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - G

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 .

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