General Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum
• Facility Location: Las Cruces, NM
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Service Setting: Outpatient/Inpatient
• Reason For Need: Supplemental
• Call Schedule: 24-hour call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
​• Callback %: 60%
• Phone Consults: 0-4
• Patient Census: 7-10
• Admission: 0-5
• Beds in Dept: 32
• Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MAs, & 1 Office Staff
• Procedures:
- General Surgery (Adult & Trauma)
- Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy)
- Head/neck surgery
- Ventilation management
- Chest tube insertion
- Central line insertion
• Trauma Level: II
• Rounding Included: Yes
• EMR: Medhost
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active NM license
• BC/BE
• BLS & ACLS